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Confident Certification™ Ep. 17 - Beyond the Textbook: Creative and Engaging Ways to Learn
Let's face it -- studying for your certification exam can feel overwhelming in more ways than one. And it can come on you at different times, during different chapters, and in different ways. Join us this week for a jam-packed episode of...
Confident Certification™ Ep. 16 - From Hamster on a Wheel to Confident Test Taker: Mastering SMART-ER Goals
Are you tired of feeling stuck in your test prep? ➡️ Join Sarah B. Cruz on this week's episode of Confident Certification™ as we explore her vision of "SMART-ER goals" and unlock their power to boost your study sessions and propel you and your...
Always Sunny in Sterile Processing: The Real Meaning of Light Duty
written by Hank Balch
Confident Certification™ Ep. 15 - When Certification Plans Go Awry: Failure as Feedback
Things don't always go according to plan when it comes to studying for or teaching students ahead of their professional certification test. What do you do when you put in all that work studying but still end up failing on the big day? Host Sarah B....
What You Might Not Know About Your Vendor Rep: Solutions to Issues Reps Face
Join us for this new Beyond Clean Vendor Spotlight™ featuring Mark Copeland from 3T Medical, as he shares his insights from 18 years in spine sales and 10 years partnering with Sterile Processing and Operating Room teams from around...
A Cut Above the Rest: Dangerous Designs in Our Sterile Processing World
written by Hank Balch
Confident Certification™ Ep. 14 - The Road to Redemption: Navigating Exam Failure
When your certification journey hits a roadblock, how do you rebound? Join host Sarah B. Cruz on this episode of Confident Certification™ as she navigates the challenging terrain of exam failure and the subsequent retesting process. Discover the...
7 Habits of Highly Effective Sterile Processing Departments
written by Hank Balch
Confident Certification™ Ep. 13 - Finding the Confidence Within: Tips for Being Your Own Motivator
On this week's episode of Confident Certification™ Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker discuss what it really means to "be your own biggest fan" on the journey toward certification. They talk about celebrating small wins and milestones, finding...
All Things Considered: The Big Picture of SPD Consumables
Join us this week as we wrap up Season 22 "All 'Bout Consumables" with guest Robby Miller, Manager of Sterile Processing at Dignity Health's St. Joseph's Hospital, sharing his strategies for managing consumables at a high level. Robby shares tips on...
Confident Certification™ Ep. 12 - Who Has Your Back?: The Power of Motivation & Community
Who's got your back on the road to certification? Why does it matter? On this week's edition of Confident Certification™, host Sarah B. Cruz talks about the importance of finding a supportive community when pursuing your certification goals. Tune in...
Still Sticking Around: Thinking Through Residual Protein
Join us this week on Beyond Clean as we chat with Rory Burke, Lead Medical Supply Technician and member of the Beyond Clean Advisory Group, about consumables such as protein residue testing tools in Sterile Processing. On this episode, we discuss the...
Confident Certification™ Ep.11 - Building Your Own Certification Study Plan
Are you that brave, adventurous type of Sterile Processing technician? Do you prefer to go your own pace, and set your own goals? Then self-study for the certification exam may be for you! Join hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker on this episode of...
The Wide World of Wrap: Working in a Sea of Blue Polyproplene
What's blue and has flaps? A bluebird. What's blue and can be folded? Blue jeans! What's blue and can save lives? Now THAT's a good question. Join us for this episode of Season 22, featuring Sterile Processing Educator and member of the Beyond Clean...
Confident Certification™ Ep. 10 - Quality Over Quantity: Customizing Your Study Schedule
Tired of staring at the same textbook page for hours? On this week's episode of Confident Certification™, Sarah B. Cruz feels your study pain and is dishing out tips to make every minute of certification prep count! Find your prime study spot -...
Passing the Clean Test? The Variables of Verification
Clean? Really Clean? Just a Dream? What does "Clean" even mean? Join us for this week's new release from Season 22 on Beyond Clean, featuring Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski, an expert in decontamination science and cleaning verification fanatic! We...
Confident Certification™ Ep. 9 - Bullet Points Over Blah Blah: Note-Taking Tips for Test Prep
Sharpen those pencils and grab your favorite highlighter because this week's Confident Certification™ podcast is a back-to-basics guide to note-taking for your certification success! 📝 Sarah B. Cruz gets real about why writing it down matters...
Before You Say I Know: Breaking Down BIs
You won't want to miss this week's jam-packed episode of Beyond Clean - as we get hyped about biological indicators (BIs) with the one and only Adam Okada! Tune in for all the #CleanFreak facts about BI spores and essential tips for proper testing in...
Confident Certification™ Ep. 8 - All About that Book: The Power Of Literature for Certification Success
with hosts Sarah B. Cruz and Bobby Parker
Beyond the Bristle: A Little Brush Makes a Big Difference
with featured guest Carol Malone
Confident Certification™ Ep. 7 - Mastering Effective Test Taking Skills
with host Sarah B. Cruz