Central Service Instrument Specialist

Instrument Specialist Boxed Course

IAHCSMM's instrument course combines the IAHCSMM publication, "Instrumentation Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments", authored by Natalie Lind, CRCST, IAHCSMM Educational Director, with "Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide", authored by Rick Schultz. This resource helps CS professionals sharpen their skill set with emphasis on the knowledge and recognition of medical instruments, as well as reviewing instrumentation practice skills.  Including more than 400 pictures, the course covers topics such as loaner instrumentation, quality assurance systems, common instrument issues, setting tray standards, robotic and laser instruments, care and handling of instruments, endoscopes, and proper inspection of medical instrumentation. 

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Please note: All orders require one business day for processing. Orders will not be shipped the same day received, and next day air orders will be sent out the following business day (weekends and holidays not included).

Boxed Course Pricing:

$149 - IAHCSMM Members
$149 - Non-Members

Includes the Inspecting Surgical Instruments: An Illustrated Guide, Identification, Handling & Processing of Surgical Instruments Workbook, review quizzes, and review quiz answer keys.

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Guidebook Only Pricing:

$79 - IAHCSMM Members
$79 - Non-Members

Includes only the Inspecting Surgical Instruments: An Illustrated Guide.  Workbook not included.

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Workbook Only Pricing:

$85 - IAHCSMM Members
$85 - Non-Members

Includes only the Handling & Processing of Surgical Instruments Workbook, review quizzes, and review quiz answer sheet.  Guidebook not included.

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