Because SP professionals are responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, sterilizing, and distributing medical and surgical instrumentation, they are among the most vital contributors to the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. For more than 60 years, HSPA has been providing these professionals with the broadest range of certification and continuing education offerings available, along with the unsurpassed support that only a full-service membership organization can bring.
This commitment to advancing SP knowledge, skill sets and professionalism is why over 40,000 members and certification holders rely on HSPA to keep them sharp, focused and abreast of the very latest standards, best practices and technological advancements impacting the SP profession.
NOTICE: On March 1, 2023, the cost to take a certification exam is increasing to $140 USD.
If an exam application is received on or before February 28, HSPA will honor the exam fee of $125 USD.
Promoting Patient Safety & Quality Surgery Outcomes
Membership
As an HSPA member, you are part of a global professional network. You have complete access to a vibrant
community of peers and thought leaders in the Sterile Processing (SP) profession, practical and compelling educational
content to enhance your certification development, and support system dedicated solely to the advancement of your
career.
Certification
Certification helps ensure surgical instruments are clean, sterile, and well-functioning, and that Sterile Processing (SP) professionals possess the essential skills necessary to manage critical departmental duties safely, effectively, and consistently. Annual renewals of certifications enable SP professionals to stay current of ever-evolving surgical technology, standards and best practices.
Education
Ongoing commitment to knowledge advancement lies at the very heart of every Sterile Processing (SP) professional. Whether you are looking to stay current on industry standards and best practices, brush up on the basics, build a reference library, or sharpen your technical or managerial skills, HSPA offers a broad range of textbooks, webinars, podcasts, and other learning opportunities.
Instrumental to Patient Care...
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The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) [formerly the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Materiel Management (IAHCSMM)] is the premier association representing healthcare Sterile Processing (SP) professionals worldwide.
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April 08
HSPA Announces Board of Director Election Results
April 8, 2022
Chicago, Ill., — The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) is pleased to announce the election results for five Board of Director
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February 28
HSPA Announces 2022 Award Recipients
March 14, 2022
The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association’s (HSPA’s) annual awards program honors Sterile Processing (SP) professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, dedication
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March 03
AAMI Releases Updated ST91 for Endoscope Cleaning, Patient Safety
March 3, 2022
On March 3, 2022, the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) announced that after seven years, its standard for cleaning
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February 28
TJC ‘Quick Safety’ Report Targets Safe Reuse of Surgical Instruments
March 1, 2022
For organizations performing reprocessing, ensuring that instruments and devices are reusable (and in good condition, with the ability to be
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