CENTRAL TEXAS
IAHCSMM CHAPTER
National Conference scholarship
Each year, the Central Texas IAHCSMM Chapter awards one individual a full-ride scholarship to the National IAHCSMM Conference. The chapter executive board received many applications this year and reviewed each one considering the following criteria for each applicant:
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Chapter meeting attendance
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Chapter membership
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Certification
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Prior conference attendance
While the above criteria is not a requirement to apply and receive the scholarship, we do weigh chapter involvement and membership heavily as this award is intended for those who are active members of the chapter. While we can only select one candidate to receive this award each year, we thank everyone who applied and encourage you to become/stay involved in the chapter and apply again next year.
The Central Texas IAHCSMM Chapter is pleased to announce that the recipient for the 2020 National IAHCSMM Conference scholarship:
Crystal Bishop, CRCST, CST of Harker Heights.
She is a regional manager over several hospitals and clinics in the Round Rock/Austin region and is an active advocate for following standards and regulations in Sterile Processing. Crystal has been a member of the Central Texas IAHCSMM Chapter for the past few years and has helped facilitate chapter meetings and conferences.
CRCST Scholarship
Interested in earning a scholarship to take the CRCST exam? The Central Texas IAHCSMM Chapter will sponsor 3 applicants each month to take the exam through IAHCSMM. We only ask that if you receive a scholarship, you attend at least two chapter meetings in the next year as an honorary member (no dues required).
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What is required to apply?
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Currently employed (or previous experience) in the Sterile Processing field (400 hours of hands-on work)
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Resume
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A letter of recommendation from a supervisor or leader
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Scholarships will be given to those who show an earnest desire to further their career in the Sterile Processing industry and who are committed to advancing the profession.
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Applicants will be selected at the end of each month and will be notified through email.
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Note: This scholarship is open to all residents of Texas and you do not have to be a member of the chapter to receive this award.
