• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

The SPD Network

Uniting Sterile Processing Professionals

  • Blog
  • Certifications
    • CBSPD
    • IAHCSMM
  • Traveling
    • Getting Started
    • Traveling Agencies
    • Info & Resources
  • CEUs
  • Jobs
    • Find a Job
    • Post a Job

(IAHCSMM) – Certified Endoscope Reprocessor

You are here: Home / Certifications / (IAHCSMM) – Certified Endoscope Reprocessor

Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) certification is designed to recognize individuals who have demonstrated the knowledge and skills necessary to pre-clean, test, decontaminate, inspect, disinfect and/or sterilize, transport, and store endoscopes in accordance with industry standards, guidelines and regulations, and manufacturers’ instructions for use. Certified Endoscope Reprocessors are crucial members of the healthcare team who are responsible for endoscope preparation, which is critical for patient safety in a healthcare facility.

Requirements for CER exam:

As well as passing the certification exam,

  • Three months of hands-on experience are required in order to obtain CER status. Because of the complex nature of endoscopes, firsthand experience is essential to supplement an individual’s understanding of the necessary knowledge and concepts of reprocessing, and to illustrate their practical use. This experience must include the pre-cleaning, testing, decontaminating, inspecting, disinfecting and/or sterilizing, transporting, and storing of endoscopes.

*The CER is a standalone certification. CRCST certification is NOT required in order to test.

CEU's Courses Exam Application

Footer

The SPD Network

Uniting Sterile Processing Professionals

mailbox@thespdnetwork.com

Sitemap

  • About us
  • Contact Us
  • Log In

 

  • Blog
  • Quick links
  • Policy & Terms
  • Advertisement

Newsletter

Get the latest news, events and announcements straight to your inbox.

  • Facebook
  • Tumblr

Copyright © 2023 The SPD Network. All rights reserved. Return to top

  • Sign in

Forgot your password?

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive mail with link to set new password.

Back to login