Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist

An industrial sterilization specialist is a person who understands the principles of sterilization process development, validation, control, and management as part of the manufacture of healthcare products. A CISS has expertise in the science of sterilization (including but not limited to microbiology, physics, and chemistry), knowledge of sterilization processing, quality management systems, risk management and regulatory requirements. Within the CISS program, candidates have the unique opportunity to specialize in any of the three major sterilization concentrations: Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist: Ethylene Oxide (CISS-EO) Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist: Moist Heat (CISS-MH) Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist: Radiation (CISS-RAD) Certified Industrial Sterilization Specialist Website

More than two years of work experience required? Yes

Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Renewal Required? Every 3 Year(s)

Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes

Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No