The International Association of Health Central Service Material Management (IAHSCMM) is a professional association which represents healthcare Central Service (CS) professionals, and is based in Chicago, Illinois with over 21,000 members worldwide.
IAHSCMM in association with Purdue University provides education and professional certification for central service personnel in the field. These Certifications include:
- "Certified Registered Central Service Technician" (CRCST)
- "Certified Instrument Specialist" (CIS)
- "Certified Healthcare Leadership" (CHL)
- "Certified Central Service Vendor Program" (CCSVP)
Publications edit
- Central Service Technical Manual & Workbook, 7th Edition, also translated in Chinese, Japanese and Spanish
- Instrumentation Resource Course: Identification, Handling and Processing of Surgical Instruments by Natalie Lind
- Inspecting Surgical Instruments, An Illustrated Guide by Rick Schultz
- Central Service Leadership Manual & Workbook
- CSSD Dictionary and Reference Guide
- IAHCSMM also publishes a bimonthly professional journal for Central Service professionals, entitled Process.