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Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS) exam

Provider: HSPA
Format: Computer-based multiple choice
Exam questions: Total questions: 150; Scored questions: 125; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit: Three hours
Exam fee: $140 initial exam

Examination outline

Decontamination Processes (12%)
- Monitor Cleaning Quality Assurance
- Integrate Cleaning Toolbox System
- Identify Processes for Cleaning, Decontamination and Handling of Specialized Instrumentation
Instrumentation Identification (32%)
- Differentiate Between Single-Use, Reposable and Reusable Instrumentation
- Identify Specialty Surgical Instrumentation
- Identify Manufacturing Types and Finishes
- Identify Processes for Implantable Devices
- Apply Instrumentation Identification Methods
Instrumentation Inspection, Testing, Integrity and Assembly (20%)
- Evaluate Process Compliance
- Select and Utilize Inspection Tools and Materials
- Select and Utilize Testing Tools and Materials
- Perform Visual and Integrity Inspection
- Facilitate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Repairs
Preparation and Packaging (10%)
- Evaluate and Select Packaging Systems and Accessories
Disinfection and Sterilization Processes (6%)
- Apply Sterilization and Disinfection Standards
- Troubleshoot Sterilization and Disinfection Failures
Quality and Information Systems (20%)
- Promote and Maintain Training and Education
- Foster Customer Relations and Process Improvement
- Conduct Audits and Maintain Documentation
- Oversee Instrumentation Management Systems
- Coordinate Loaned Instrumentation Process
- Monitor Water Quality

Examination sources

This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.