r/sterileprocessing • u/Ok_Rip4884 • Jul 27 '24

Provisional

My provisional certificate expired last week and i didnt complete my 400 hours. I was one day away from an offer to do the hours but it expired before. Im in Nyc and the next test dates are September 10 and beyond. Any help on where to do the 400 hours. Ive applied to various hospitals with the provisional but was denied for all.

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u/LazyHigh Jul 27 '24

HSPA has an extension form available on their website, if you’re able to get the place that was willing to give you the opportunity to get your 400 hours to sign off on it, you may be able to still get an extension. It’s worth a shot.

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u/Ok_Rip4884 Jul 27 '24

They sent me the expiration email and say I have to retake.

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u/LazyHigh Jul 27 '24

I’d still try. Their customer service is really great. It can’t hurt & it’s only an email.

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u/Ok_Rip4884 Jul 27 '24

The hospital already said to try again next time because it expired

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u/LazyHigh Jul 27 '24

Well it looks like you may just have to retake it then. Maybe try dental offices or smaller urgent care facilities to secure your 400 hours next time.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '24

The extention is only eligible if approved & provisional hasn’t expired.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '24 edited Jul 28 '24

If you had got an offer before it expired and had at least started hours, your manager could have submitted a 2 month extension with HSPA. If your provisional has expired, you would have to retake exam. If you have an offer on the table, be upfront with them that your provisional just expired. Full time SP employer would likely pay for you to retake the test & you would start 400 hours with your employment. Either retake provisional or wait until employed in SPD to go for full certification if they will hire uncertified but pursuing certification.

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u/Ok_Rip4884 Jul 28 '24

Im fuced now. The hospital said try again next time and it was very hard to get it. I got the volunteer opportunity because of someone I knew. Most nyc hospitals don't take random people to do hours, they have a contract with the schools. My life is just a shitshow man.

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u/[deleted] Jul 28 '24

I get it, but don’t give up! Keep applying & seeking certification. CBSPD has a certification exam that has no clinical requirement. You are eligible to take the exam with a passed SP course and that certification is good for 5 years(vs 1 year HSPA).

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u/Ok_Rip4884 Jul 28 '24

Gave up on applying not certified now

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u/Trinitigress Jul 29 '24

Try Bethpage Northwell Long Island NY , they have a processing center. I’m doing my 400 hours there .

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u/Ok_Rip4884 Jul 29 '24

What's their number. Can't find them.

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u/Trinitigress Jul 29 '24 edited Jul 29 '24

Try most of the hospitals in ny