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IS YOUR RECERT YEAR 2024?
Due to recertify your CSSM in 2024? Download the 2024 CSSM Recertification Checklist to get started!
RECERTIFICATION PROCESS
CSSM Recertification Steps
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Confirm your recertification eligibility.
Meet the professional activities requirement during your accrual period, and log points earned.
Confirm that all points activities are completed and logged in your CCI account, and pay the recertification fee.
Begin next 3-year certification cycle.
ELIGIBILITY
Recertification Eligibility Requirements
The following recertification eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application.
- Hold an active CSSM credential, and current, unrestricted RN license.
- Be currently employed in perioperative nursing surgical services management. The management role may be overseeing personnel, a budget or a program; interim employment as a consultant; and work experience in a non-paid, volunteer capacity.
- Have worked a minimum of 1500 hours in surgical services management during the three-year accrual period.
*Self-reflection forms are voluntary and will be made available to those who would like to complete them to assist with their personal goals during the recertification period.
RECERTIFICATION
Accrual Period
Your accrual period is the time period in which you must complete recertification activities. It begins on January 1 of the year you became certified or recertified, and continues through December 31 of the third calendar year. Enter your initial certification year or last recertification year in the table below to calculate your accrual period.
Calculate Your Accrual Period
| MY ACCRUAL PERIOD | RECERT YEAR | ||
| Jan 1 of Year 1 | Year 2 | Dec 31 Of Year 3 | Recertify Jan 1 - Dec 31 |
Dates populated are dependent on the accuracy of the certification or recertification year you entered. Accrual periods will not reflect Extension Year (if applicable). For personalized information, log in to your CCI account.
RECERTIFICATION
Recertification by Professional Activity Points
You may recertify your CSSM credential by professional activity points completed during your three-year accrual period.
Please note: effective January 1, 2021, recertification by exam is no longer an option to validate continued competency.
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY POINTS
Requirement: 200 points
Engage in eligible professional activities during your accrual period to earn points toward your recertification. The requirement is met by earning 200 points. Below are the categories that your points can be earned in.
Academic
Study
Academic
Teaching
Board or
Committee
Case
Studies
Clinical
Inquiry
Continuing
Education
Precepting
& Mentoring
Presentations
For complete details on professional activities and points, view the CSSM Handbook.
Free Professional Points Activities
As your partner in recertification, CCI offers resources to simplify the process of completing your professional activities. The entire 300 points requirement can be met by completing free points activities available in the CCI Store.
RECERTIFICATION
Recertification Alternatives
Consider these options if you need more time to complete your professional activities, or are leaving the OR. Online applications must be submitted by December 31 to prevent the credential from lapsing. For complete details on recertification alternatives, please see the CSSM Handbook.
CSSM Extension Year
Active CSSMs unable to complete professional activities during the accrual period may apply for a one-year extension. Apply for CSSM Extension Year by logging into your CCI account and completing the online application.
CSSM Emeritus Status
Retiring or ineligible perioperative nurses may preserve their CSSM credential by submitting a one-time fee for Emeritus Status. Emeritus Status entitles the nurse to use the designation CSSM(E). Apply for CSSM Emeritus Status by logging into your CCI account and completing the online application.
RECERTIFICATION
Recertification Fees
$300
Professional Activity Points
$260
Early Bird Recertification Discount (Jan 1 - June 30)
$245
Extension Year
$175
Emeritus Status
RECERTIFICATION
Recertification Resources
Learn more about recertifying your CSSM and meeting recertification eligibility requirements with our complimentary resources.
CSSM HANDBOOK
The complete guide on
recertifying your CSSM
credential, including helpful
deadlines.
CCI STAFF SUPPORT
CCI's nursing staff is
available to answer
questions about eligibility
or preparation.
