CSSM Certification
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The document outlines the CSSM certification program, detailing its objectives, eligibility criteria, registration process, exam structure, and recertification requirements. It emphasizes the importance of professional development within the certification and recertification processes, with specific coursework and experience needed for eligibility. Additional resources for exam preparation and the process for obtaining emeritus status for retired professionals are also included.
CSSM Certification
- 1. + CSSM Certification 20 JUL 2016 7PM EST CSSM®
- 2. + Presenter James X Stobinski PhD RN CNOR CSSM Director of Credentialing and Education Competency and Credentialing Institute Denver, CO
- 3. + Objectives Provide an overview of the CSSM certification program Outline the application process for the CSSM credential. Describe the recertification requirements for the CSSM credential Delineate the professional points methods for a hypothetical CSSM certificant
- 4. + Background
- 5. + The CSSM Credential The CSSM certification/recertification process was designed to be fundamentally different than the CNOR process CSSM is conceptualized as a mechanism to facilitate your ongoing professional development and lifelong learning Your professional development plan will address your knowledge levels as identified by your initial certification examination scores This certification method was developed in response to the direction provided by our accreditation providers
- 7. + Eligibility RN License: Hold a current, unrestricted RN license. Academic Degree: Hold a Bachelor’s degree either in Arts or Science (transcript will be required if audited). Employment: Be currently employed (either full-time or part- time) and have a minimum of two or four years’ experience in a surgical services management role depending on CNOR certification status. Work experience in a non-paid, volunteer capacity is acceptable. Perioperative Management Coursework (continues on next slide)
- 8. + Eligibility Perioperative Management Coursework: Have completed a minimum of 30 or 50 continuing education contact hours depending on CNOR certification status in the two years prior to application. Coursework must be in one or more of the subject areas covered on the CSSM exam: Strategic Management Operational Management Financial Management Leadership Professionalism Communication & Relationship Management Human Resource Management
- 10. + Perioperative Management Coursework – College Credit
- 12. + The Registration Process Documentation Needed to Register Nursing License CV or Résumé Diploma CE or Academic Coursework documentation
- 13. + The Registration Process All CSSM exam applications must be completed online at www.cc-institute.org Select Certification Apply / Manage CSSM CSSM Handbook CSSM Audit Process - A percentage of certification applications will be randomly selected for audit. Those applicants chosen for the audit process will be required to submit copies of the acceptable documentation as needed as well as verification of work history
- 14. + The Registration Process Once the application has been approved, the candidate will receive an e-mail confirmation and an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter 90 day testing window which begins the month following acceptance of the application The candidate may then select a testing date Testing is done at Prometric testing centers 300+ testing centers nationwide and overseas MON – SAT (no holidays)
- 15. + 2016 CSSM Fees CNOR Certified: $275.00 Non-CNOR Certified: $350.00 All prices are subject to change without notice
- 17. + Facts About the SSM Exam The CSSM examination has 180 questions 180 Questions 150 are scored 30 of the questions are unscored (pre-test items) Cannot tell the difference between scored and unscored questions Assume that any question you do not answer may count against you
- 18. + Subjects Covered on the Exam
- 19. + Types of Exam Questions Only one type of question on the CSSM certification examination Multiple Choice 4 possible (plausible) answers Only one correct answer No multiple/multiple questions No True/False No essay questions
- 20. + Taking the Exam Expect heightened security measures Much like an airport experience Very limited in what you can take into the testing station Multiple tests and candidates at a Prometric testing center Your personal items will be stored in a small locker Ear plugs and scratch paper can be requested
- 21. + Taking the Exam Possible to mark items and return to that item Review screen option Not a variable exam (NCLEX) Scaled Score will be computed (620/800) You will know Pass/Fail status prior to leaving the test center Keep your Score Report
- 22. + Resources - Studying for the Exam AORN's Guidelines for Perioperative Practice are an essential reference for the CSSM exam. The 2015 Guidelines for Perioperative Practice will be used for the 2016 certification examination. One perioperative nursing textbook: Rothrock, J.C. (Ed.). (2015). Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery (15th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier. Or… Phillips, N. (2013). Berry and Kohn’s operating room technique (12th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby/Elsevier.
- 23. + Resources - Studying for the Exam Management Textbooks Financial Management Penner, S.J. (2013). Economics and financial management for nurses and nurse leaders, , (2nd ed.). NewYork: Springer Publishing Company. Operational Management Kay, A., Fox, C., & Urman, R. (2012). Operating room leadership and management, New York:Cambridge University Press.
- 25. + CSSM Recertification Professional development methods will guide and facilitate knowledge acquisition and learning experiences relative to the Job Analysis findings underlying the CSSM credential This recertification mechanism requires a degree of planning and commitment to the process How much work you must do in your recertification process and in which areas is linked to your performance on the CSSM certification examination The credential cannot be maintained solely by doing CE – No matter how well you scored on the initial certification examination
- 26. + Recertification Options There are just two choices for recertification 1. Take the certification exam again 2. The Professional Development Points Method Pre-planning is necessary The Professional Development Points Methods drives from the score on the CSSM certification examination. No one can recertify by doing only CE
- 27. + Example 1
- 28. + Recertification Requirements The certificant has scored At or Above Competency in 6 of the 7 Categories The certificant has scored Below Competency in 1 category – Human Resources The certificant must earn 250 Professional Development Points to recertify their credential. The certificant must earn 125 Professional Development Points in the Human Resources category to recertify their credential.
- 29. + Timeline – 2016 Test Takers If you passed the CSSM certification examination in 2016: Your accrual period is 1 JAN 16 to 31 DEC 18 You must earn all of your professional development points during this interval Your credential will expire 31 DEC 19 You cannot earn points in the year 2019
- 30. + The CSSM Handbook http://www.cc-institute.org/docs/default- source/cssm/cssm_candidate_handbook_2015.pdf?sfvrsn=2
- 32. + Pre-Planning is a must with the CSSM credential
- 33. + Emeritus Status CSSMs who have retired from surgical services management may file for emeritus status. Those certificants holding emeritus status may use the designation CSSM(e) for the balance of their professional career. The retiree must pay a one-time fee and submit an application. The application for emeritus status must be submitted and accepted prior to the current credential having lapsed. CSSM(E) members may be considered for CCI Board and committee appointments.
- 34. + CCI Staff Shani Shirley Credentialing Specialist 303.368.6725 sshirley@cc-institute.org Jim Stobinski Director of Credentialing and Education 720.257.4372 jstobinski@cc-institute.org
- 35. + Questions?
Editor's Notes
- #6: A rationale statement which explains in part the rationale for the very different recertification mechanism may be helpful. Bullets 2 and 3 may be used for information regarding the rationale.
- #26: Bullets 1 and 3 may be used for the rationale statement.
- #27: I think we should state that this early on the webpage. Use the first bullet point and the accompanying 2 sub bullets on the first page.
- #30: Essential accrual period info for 2016 test takers.
- #31: The current link to the CSSM HB found on this page should be retained on the links section.
- #34: A link to emeritus status info, which is excerpted here, should be found in the left menu. I did not cover Inactive Status in my slides but there should be a link on the left side for this info also. Please be aware that there is a large section on Inactive Status in the CSSM HB. This is a confusing topic for most certificants but should be covered.
- #35: It might be good to put this info on the page somewhere.