Modules contain slides and diagrams and each module has a post-test and evaluation that will need to be completed for the participant to receive their certificate of completion. Upon completing the post tests of the eight modules, an official recognition of completion certificate will be available for download and a GTS lapel pin will be awarded to the associate through SGNA. Please allow 4-6 weeks from date of completion to receive the lapel pin.
CBSPD: This online educational program offers the chance to earn 7.00 contact hours from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) eligible from September 2023 - September 2028.
Expiration: As of September 2023, SGNA will be implementing an expiration date for learners completing the Associates Program. The expiration date will be five years from the date completed. For example, if a learner completed the program on August 17, 2023, then the learner will need to retake the program before or on August 17, 2028.
If you took the program in or prior to 2018, you would need to re-enroll in the Associates Program to hold a current certificate of completion.
Advanced Associates Overview:
The purpose of the Advanced Associates Program is to provide you with the opportunity to further your knowledge base in the field of GI/endoscopy. The program is presented in a manner that will challenge your critical thinking skills by applying the learned concepts from modules to case studies. The case studies offer an opportunity to interact with your healthcare team and discuss actions you would take in similar situations.
This program consists of three online education modules covering the following topics:
Module 1: Communication
Module 2: Equipment
Module 3: Emergency Preparedness
Modules contain slides, diagrams, supporting documents including case studies to address the critical thinking component and a self-study component with skills validation as well as a post-test that will need to be completed in order for the participant to receive their certificate of completion. Upon completing the post-tests of all three modules, an Official Recognition of Completion certificate will be available for download and an AGTS lapel pin will be awarded to the associate through SGNA. Please allow 4-6 weeks from date of completion to receive the lapel pin.
CBSPD: This online educational program offers the chance to earn 4.50 contact hours from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) eligible from September 2023 - September 2028
NOTE: Registration for this product expires after 180 days.
Gain the core knowledge of the GI/endoscopy specialty and work setting and become a respected professional and team member in your GI/endoscopy setting. This online educational program offers the chance to earn 7.00 contact hours from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) eligible from September 2023 - September 2028.
Purchase the Associates Bundle for a discount on the Associates Program and Advanced Associates Program!
*This is the updated version on the SGNA Associates Program. If you were still completing the older version of this program, no worries! You will still be able to complete the older version of the program. Please navigate to your eLearning Programs to access the older version. SGNA will not transfer any registrations from the old program to the new program.*
Overview:
Become a respected professional and team member in your GI/endoscopy setting.
Learn basic endoscope reprocessing.
Understand the dynamics of a GI/Endoscopy unit or facility.
Integrate your learning with nurses and others in your unit.
This program consists of eight online education modules covering the following topics:
The participants of this online program, consisting of eight modules, carefully study the program material and then take module post-tests. Upon successful completion of the eight post-tests and evaluations, the participant is awarded a Certificate of Completion and a pin. The successful participant is also awarded the privilege of being recognized as a GI Technical Specialist (GTS).
Please allow 4-6 weeks from date of completion to receive the lapel pin.
CBSPD: This online educational program offers the chance to earn 7.00 contact hours from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) eligible from September 2023 - September 2028.
Expiration: As of September 2023, SGNA will be implementing an expiration date for learners completing the Associates Program. The expiration date will be five years from the date completed. For example, if a learner completed the program on September 17, 2023, then the learner will need to retake the program before or on September 17, 2028.
If you took the program in or prior to 2018, you would need to re-enroll in the Associates Program to hold a current certificate of completion.
NOTE: Registration for this product expires after 180 days.
Troubleshooting:
Google Chrome: For the Associates Program to work effectively and track your progress, please make sure you keep both the tab with the title '[CLONE] Associates Program...' open with the module you are completing. If you exit out of the '[CLONE] Associates Program...' tab your progress will not save and you will not be directed back to the eLearning Center once you've completed your module.
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The purpose of the Advanced Associates Program is to provide you with the opportunity to further your knowledge base in the field of GI/endoscopy with its Communication, Equipment, and Emergency Preparedness modules.
Purchase the Associates Bundle for 10% off the Associates Program and Advanced Associates Program!
Overview:
(2008) The purpose of the
Advanced Associates Program is to provide you with the opportunity to further
your knowledge base in the field of GI/endoscopy. The program is presented in a
manner that will challenge your critical thinking skills by applying the
learned concepts from modules to case studies. The case studies offer an
opportunity to interact with your healthcare team and discuss actions you would
take in similar situations.
This program consists of three online education modules covering
the following topics:
Module 1: Communication
Module 2: Equipment
Module 3: Emergency Preparedness
Modules contain slides, diagrams, supporting documents including
case studies to address the critical thinking component and a self-study
component with skills validation as well as a post-test that will need to be
completed in order for the participant to receive their certificate of
completion. Upon completing the post-tests of all three modules, an Official
Recognition of Completion certificate will be available for download and an
AGTS lapel pin will be awarded to the associate through SGNA. Please allow 4-6
weeks from date of completion to receive the lapel pin.
CBSPD: This online educational program offers the chance to earn 4.50 contact hours from The Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution, Inc. (CBSPD) eligible from September 2023 - September 2028.
This program is generously supported by an educational grant from Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc
NOTE: Registration for this product expires after 180 days.
Contains 17 Component(s), Includes Credits
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