CER Certification Preparation Course
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This intuitive and comprehensive course is intended to prepare learners to take the CER exam through HSPA. Learners will be given reading assignments, have guided videos with Healthmark's Clinical Educators, and test their knowledge with quizzes, games, and other educational tools designed to retain knowledge.
NOTE: This is a preparation and study course only. Completing this course alone will not provide certification. You will still need to register for the CER exam through HSPA and Prometric. You can find out more details of the HSPA certification program by visiting https://myhspa.org/certification/become-certified/
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 1 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 1 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock
Director of Clinical Affairs
Healthmark, A Getinge company
Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock is the Director of Clinical Affairs at Healthmark, a Getinge company, where she provides expertise in medical device processing and infection prevention and leads an experienced team of Clinical Educators. For 9 years, she was co-chair of AAMI WG 84, which writes ST91, the national standard on flexible endoscope reprocessing, and TIR99 on the processing of ultrasound probes and dilators. Previous to Healthmark, Mary Ann managed the Infection Control Program for Olympus America, worked and managed labs as a pharmaceutical microbiologist, and taught Microbiology courses at the college level. MaryAnn has a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Quality and Regulatory Affairs, and a DrHSc in Healthcare Administration and Management. She is certified in Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Science, Infection Control, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing, is a Nationally Certified Registered Microbiologist and is a fellow of both APIC and AAMI.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 2 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 2 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Dyan Darga
Clinical Education Specialist
Healthmark, a Getinge company
Dyan Darga RN, MSN, CGRN, NE-BC is a Clinical Education Specialist with extensive expertise in Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, and high-level disinfection of endoscopes. She holds a BA in Psychology from Michigan State University, a BSN from Wayne State University and an MSN in nursing leadership and administration from Capella University.
With 30 years of nursing experience, including 20 years in gastroenterology, Dyan has worked in various endoscopy roles, from circulating and assisting physicians to technical operations and scope reprocessing. She has spent the last decade in endoscopy leadership managing Gastroenterology Departments at Emory Healthcare, Northside Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia) and Henry Ford Health (Michigan).
Dyan is certified in Gastroenterology (CGRN) and is a Board-Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC). She serves as the Membership Director for the Michigan Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (MSGNA) Board of Directors and has been an active SGNA national member for over 10 years, attending annual conferences.
Dyan is passionate about continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and patient safety. Dyan is dedicated to advancing best practices in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 3 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 3 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock
Director of Clinical Affairs
Healthmark, A Getinge company
Dr. Mary Ann Drosnock is the Director of Clinical Affairs at Healthmark, a Getinge company, where she provides expertise in medical device processing and infection prevention and leads an experienced team of Clinical Educators. For 9 years, she was co-chair of AAMI WG 84, which writes ST91, the national standard on flexible endoscope reprocessing, and TIR99 on the processing of ultrasound probes and dilators. Previous to Healthmark, Mary Ann managed the Infection Control Program for Olympus America, worked and managed labs as a pharmaceutical microbiologist, and taught Microbiology courses at the college level. MaryAnn has a B.S. in Biology, an M.S. in Quality and Regulatory Affairs, and a DrHSc in Healthcare Administration and Management. She is certified in Drug Development, Pharmaceutical Science, Infection Control, Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing, is a Nationally Certified Registered Microbiologist and is a fellow of both APIC and AAMI.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 4 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 4 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Kevin Anderson
Senior Manager of Commercial Education Services
Healthmark, a Getinge company
Kevin Anderson is a Senior Manager of Commercial Education Services for Healthmark, a Getinge company. He is a registered nurse (BSN) with multiple certifications including CNOR, CSSM, CRCST, CHL, CIS and CER. Before joining Healthmark Industries, Kevin worked for 18 years in the acute care setting serving in various clinical and leadership capacities including clinical coordinator of general surgery, operating room manager and manager of sterile processing and endoscopy services. His sterile processing team was recognized with IAHCSMM’s Confidence Builder Award for their outstanding quality improvement in 2018. Kevin is a published author with articles featured in Outpatient Surgery and the AORN Executive Newsletter. He also enjoys producing his own written content and presenting at industry conferences, using his experiences to improve quality, education and integrity within the field of sterile processing. He is also an active member of AORN and sits on multiple working groups for AAMI.
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Contains 1 Component(s)
This Progress Test will test your retention from Chapters 1 - 4 in the CER Manual
This Progress Test will test your retention from Chapters 1 - 4 in the CER Manual
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 5 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 5 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Rebecca Peplau
Clinical Education Specialist
Healthmark, A Getinge company
Rebecca Peplau began her career as a veterinary assistant, where she discovered her passion for surgical procedures and found her niche in reprocessing surgical instruments. After 11 years in veterinary medicine, she transitioned to sterile processing in human healthcare at a small community hospital, where she further honed her skills. She then explored opportunities at different facilities including Level-1 trauma hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, endoscopy units and smaller community hospitals. During this time, she took on roles such as Lead Technician, Manager, and Educator. A graduate of Unity College with a B.S., she holds multiple certifications, including CRCST, CER, CHL, CSPDT, and LSSWB. Rebecca is a dedicated professional, recognized for her contributions as a published author in PROCESS Magazine and Healthcare Purchasing News. Her insights and expertise have garnered attention, leading to her being awarded Healthcare Purchasing News’s 40 Under 40. Rebecca is currently the President of the Northern New England Chapter of HSPA, covering Maine and New Hampshire. She is an active member of several AAMI working groups and a former podcast host, having also appeared on additional industry podcasts to discuss hot topics and issues faced by the sterile processing community. She strives to advance sterile processing practices and sharing her knowledge and 20 years of experience with the next generation of professionals.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 6 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 6 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Dyan Darga
Clinical Education Specialist
Healthmark, a Getinge company
Dyan Darga RN, MSN, CGRN, NE-BC is a Clinical Education Specialist with extensive expertise in Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, and high-level disinfection of endoscopes. She holds a BA in Psychology from Michigan State University, a BSN from Wayne State University and an MSN in nursing leadership and administration from Capella University.
With 30 years of nursing experience, including 20 years in gastroenterology, Dyan has worked in various endoscopy roles, from circulating and assisting physicians to technical operations and scope reprocessing. She has spent the last decade in endoscopy leadership managing Gastroenterology Departments at Emory Healthcare, Northside Hospital (Atlanta, Georgia) and Henry Ford Health (Michigan).
Dyan is certified in Gastroenterology (CGRN) and is a Board-Certified Nurse Executive (NE-BC). She serves as the Membership Director for the Michigan Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (MSGNA) Board of Directors and has been an active SGNA national member for over 10 years, attending annual conferences.
Dyan is passionate about continuous process improvement, operational efficiency, and patient safety. Dyan is dedicated to advancing best practices in gastroenterology and endoscopy.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 7 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 7 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Rebecca Peplau
Clinical Education Specialist
Healthmark, A Getinge company
Rebecca Peplau began her career as a veterinary assistant, where she discovered her passion for surgical procedures and found her niche in reprocessing surgical instruments. After 11 years in veterinary medicine, she transitioned to sterile processing in human healthcare at a small community hospital, where she further honed her skills. She then explored opportunities at different facilities including Level-1 trauma hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, endoscopy units and smaller community hospitals. During this time, she took on roles such as Lead Technician, Manager, and Educator. A graduate of Unity College with a B.S., she holds multiple certifications, including CRCST, CER, CHL, CSPDT, and LSSWB. Rebecca is a dedicated professional, recognized for her contributions as a published author in PROCESS Magazine and Healthcare Purchasing News. Her insights and expertise have garnered attention, leading to her being awarded Healthcare Purchasing News’s 40 Under 40. Rebecca is currently the President of the Northern New England Chapter of HSPA, covering Maine and New Hampshire. She is an active member of several AAMI working groups and a former podcast host, having also appeared on additional industry podcasts to discuss hot topics and issues faced by the sterile processing community. She strives to advance sterile processing practices and sharing her knowledge and 20 years of experience with the next generation of professionals.
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Contains 3 Component(s)
This module will cover Chapter 8 in the CER Manual
This module will cover Chapter 8 in the CER Manual
$i++ ?>Kevin Anderson
Senior Manager of Commercial Education Services
Healthmark, a Getinge company
Kevin Anderson is a Senior Manager of Commercial Education Services for Healthmark, a Getinge company. He is a registered nurse (BSN) with multiple certifications including CNOR, CSSM, CRCST, CHL, CIS and CER. Before joining Healthmark Industries, Kevin worked for 18 years in the acute care setting serving in various clinical and leadership capacities including clinical coordinator of general surgery, operating room manager and manager of sterile processing and endoscopy services. His sterile processing team was recognized with IAHCSMM’s Confidence Builder Award for their outstanding quality improvement in 2018. Kevin is a published author with articles featured in Outpatient Surgery and the AORN Executive Newsletter. He also enjoys producing his own written content and presenting at industry conferences, using his experiences to improve quality, education and integrity within the field of sterile processing. He is also an active member of AORN and sits on multiple working groups for AAMI.
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Contains 1 Component(s)
This Progress Test will test your retention from Chapters 1 - 8 in the CER Manual
This Progress Test will test your retention from Chapters 1 - 8 in the CER Manual