Education
Resources to Support Your Certification Journey
The Competency & Credentialing Institute connects perioperative professionals with educational resources to support certification preparation and maintenance. Explore available study materials and learning opportunities below.
Exam Preparation Products
Study Materials and Resources
Study materials developed by perioperative experts are available to support your certification exam preparation.
Available for All Certifications:
CNOR®, CSSM®, CFPN®, and CNAMB® exam preparation materials include comprehensive review books, practice test questions with detailed rationales, online question banks, study guides organized by exam blueprints, and flashcards for key concepts.
Formats:
Print books, digital downloads, e-books, online question banks with immediate feedback, and bundled packages combining multiple resources.
Find Materials: Visit the CCI Store or Amazon to browse available study materials.
Exam Prep Courses
Structured learning programs are available providing content review, test-taking strategies, and expert guidance. Courses feature content aligned with current exam blueprints in both live and on-demand formats, practice questions with detailed rationales, test-taking strategies and time management techniques, and personalized study plans with progress tracking.
Professional Development Opportunities
Certificates of Mastery
Comprehensive 6-month programs available for professionals seeking advanced specialization. Self-paced, on-demand format. Each program provides 125 recertification points.
Foundational Leadership Practicum (FLP-COM) equips you with essential leadership competencies for healthcare settings. Perioperative Services Preceptor (PSP-COM) develops skills for successful precepting based on the Ulrich Model.
Microcredentials
Specialized learning opportunities in targeted competency areas with self-paced online format. Each microcredential provides 50 recertification points.
Programs include Foundational Orthopedic Surgery covering critical insights into orthopedic procedures, Sterile Processing focusing on cross-contamination prevention and quality management systems, and Pressure Injury Prevention addressing risk assessment and evidence-based strategies.
Continuing Education
Nursing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Short educational modules (1-2 contact hours) on relevant perioperative topics including surgical site infection prevention, patient positioning techniques, fire safety, medication safety, communication and teamwork, regulatory compliance, and emerging surgical technologies. Available 24/7 with instant certificates upon completion.
Free Educational Activities
Earn recertification points at no cost through position statements and practice guidelines, webinar recordings, podcasts and video tutorials, white papers and research summaries, and educational newsletters.
Planning Your Recertification
All educational offerings contribute toward certification renewal requirements. Consider combining a Certificate of Mastery (125 points) with CPD activities, or pair a microcredential (50 points) with specialty CPD and free activities to meet your recertification needs.
CCI Learning Portal provides access to all educational activities, automatic contact hour tracking, personalized recommendations, and mobile-friendly learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Study materials and prep courses are available to all healthcare professionals. Recertification points only apply if you hold a CCI credential.
CCI is an accredited provider of continuing nursing education. Contact hours are generally accepted for state license renewal, though requirements vary by state. Check with your state board of nursing.
Study materials are available in print books, digital downloads, online question banks, and bundled packages.
Explore Available Resources
Log in to your CCI account to browse available educational materials and learning opportunities.
Questions? Submit a Contact Us form through the website for assistance.
Important Note
As a certification organization, CCI develops and administers certification examinations. CCI does not require or endorse any specific study guides, review products, or training courses. Candidates may prepare with any educational materials they choose. The purchase of CCI review materials is not required for testing, nor does the use of any review materials guarantee successful performance on certification examinations.
