Propper Academy Courses
Microcredential Graduates Tell-All: Panel Discussion
Hear what our graduates say about this high-value educational endeavor and the tools for success. If you’ve already completed all the industry certifications you can and are wondering what’s next for you, this is the session for you!
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Growing Engaged Employees & Leaders
This presentation will dive deep into how growing engagement in the workplace is vital to department success. It will identify the actionable steps both leaders and employees can take to increase employee engagement among staff and the department.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Check Your Professional Blindspot
This presentation is going to be an exploration of common limiting mindsets that prevent personal and professional growth. Once we've recognized our limiting mindsets, that's only the beginning. We then have the challenge of pushing past them.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
SP Foundation: Purposeful Professional Development
This session will discuss how, through intentional and purposeful planning, SP technicians will be able to reach their goals and clearly understand why they want to achieve them. Discover how a professional foundation is pivotal to our industry's success and patient safety!
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
The Positive Effects of Continuous Learning
When an individual engages in continuous learning, particularly in areas that align with their passions and professional goals, it can yield numerous positive effects on both their personal and professional life. Various exercises and learning paths can lead to greater self-fulfillment and inspire you to achieve your professional aspirations.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Empowered: Embracing Your Strengths
How often do we lead with our strengths when we reflect on our abilities? More often than not, we focus on our weaknesses and how we are flawed. Join us as we become empowered to embrace our professional and personal strengths.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Propper Academy Connects with Garrett Hollembeak on SPD Collaboration with Infection Preventionists
IP and SPD: A Stronger Partnership for Patient Safety. Discover how these two essential departments can overcome challenges and work together more effectively to minimize patient infections. Learn practical strategies for building a collaborative relationship.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Propper Academy Connects with Sarah B. Cruz on Strategic Networking
We will discuss strategic networking at the HSPA Annual Meeting and beyond. While the formal education at the conference is valuable, the conversations with fellow technicians, suppliers, and other industry allies make the conference the best opportunity for professional growth each year!
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Rust, Tape & Other Frustrating Challenges to Dental Instrument Quality
Improved Instrument Reprocessing: A Guide for Dental Staff. Dental staff often face challenges in cleaning and sterilizing instruments. This presentation will review common risks and provide practical solutions to prevent patient infections and ensure safe dental care.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
What’s Wrong with this Picture? Identifying Common Mistakes in SPD
Identify overlooked issues in Sterile Processing. Join us to enhance your understanding of industry best practices and sharpen your analytical skills alongside Infection Preventionist peers. Uncover these key issues for improved operational efficiency and elevated standards in patient care.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
But Is It Really Clean? Challenging the Status Quo For How Our Industry Approaches Process Monitoring
What happens when a failure is detected? What should happen? And why are we not testing every washer load the way we test our steam sterilization loads? This presentation hopes to provide a catalyst for this important industry conversation.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Small Business, Big Impact 2022: Panel Discussion
Frontline and tenure SP professionals opted to take their 9 to 5 shifts and add more hours to their passions. All major companies have started from somewhere. Come look at this wave of Sterile Processing business owners as they take their small businesses to make a big impact on our industry.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Breaking the Cycle: Conquering the Hurdles to Become an Exceptional Sterile Processing Leader
This session is designed for those aspiring to leadership roles, those currently facing challenges, or anyone seeking to enhance their technical expertise. Learn to prioritize quality over quantity, maintain strong connections, and set measurable goals for continuous improvement in your department.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Rompiendo el Ciclo: Superando los Obstáculos para Convertirse en un Líder Excepcional de Procesamiento Estéril
Esta sesión está diseñada para aquellos que aspiran a roles de liderazgo, aquellos que actualmente enfrentan desafíos o cualquier persona que desee mejorar su experiencia técnica. Aprenda a priorizar la calidad sobre la cantidad, mantenga conexiones sólidas y establezca metas medibles para la mejora continua en su departamento.
Aprobado para recibir 1.0 CE de CBSPD y HSPA.
Wait a Minute, Mr. Postman
What is the best option for sterilization monitoring for your facility? What are the pros and cons of mail-in BI testing versus on-site incubation and monitoring? This presentation will address these questions and provide insight for clinic managers and technicians to make informed decisions regarding this critical aspect of quality management.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
On Your Marks: The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding SPD Techs and Leaders
With the growing complexity of medical devices and department processes, a department’s onboarding training program is one of the most important aspects of its success. Bring your manager and department educator along for this CE presentation as we walk you through the ultimate guide for onboarding SPD techs and leaders!
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Small Business, Big Impact 2022: Conversations with Sterile Processing Technicians in Business
The Sterile Processing department echoes with patient safety, but what if we took that sound beyond its walls? Join us for an inspiring discussion on entrepreneurship in Sterile Processing.
Approved to receive 1.25 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
Made to Order: An Inside Look at the Logistics of Sterile Processing Products and Manufacturing
Ever wondered how products like peel pouches and sterilization tape make it to your hospital? This presentation will give you an inside look into product manufacturing, logistics, and the complex processes of getting these essential items to your department.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.
More Than a Closet
Every other service your team provides hinges on things going well in that small room off the main hallway. But why exactly is this room so important? This presentation will lay out ten reasons why what happens in your reprocessing space can make or break your dental practice.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from SPD and FAGD/MAGD.
Defending the Defenseless
Veterinary Technicians have an extensive list of responsibilities, including instrument reprocessing. This presentation will teach the fundamental skills to clean and sterilize instruments effectively. Allowing veterinary technicians to play a key role in infection prevention in their clinics.
Approved to receive 1.0 CE from CBSPD and HSPA.