Educator Development Webinar Series

Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 07/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)

July–December 2026 

Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT 

Education is the foundation of patient safety, helping Sterile Processing departments (SPDs) develop and maintain the highest standards. Investing in training and education supports compliance and efficiency while empowering technicians and building stronger teams. 

New for 2026, this webinar series was created to provide an advanced understanding of SP education. It will help guide educators, new and experienced, through SP challenges and provide tools that can be used to develop robust educational programs. 

Each webinar is a live event with a recording available afterward. Complete all six webinars to receive six continuing education (CE) credits. Cost: $79 HSPA members, $150 non-members

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Introduction to SP Education
07/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
07/09/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Thursday, July 9, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT Presenters: HSPA Education Team The Educator Development webinar series begins with an exploration of how sterile processing (SP) education supports departmental success. We will compare the various types of SP education and how to apply them across different learning environments. Learning objectives -Review the importance of SP education -Apply a variety of SP educational opportunities to different learning environments -Evaluate common challenges of SP education and develop practical solutions
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Teaching Principles
08/13/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
08/13/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Thursday, August 13, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT Presenters: Marsha Vergata and Amy DeGraw Explore the principles of adult learning and the generational differences that shape how adults learn. Gain practical methods to adapt teaching strategies to diverse learning styles and create more effective educational experiences. Learning objectives -Outline adult learning principles and examine how they influence adult learners -Discuss various learning styles and ways to integrate them into teaching -Review generational differences and explain how they affect learning preferences
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Preparing to Teach
09/10/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
09/10/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Thursday, September 10, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT Presenter: Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus A proper learning environment is necessary for learner engagement and success. Review teaching resources to help prepare your environment. Review strategies to develop meaningful learning objectives and lesson plans that guide instruction, align with departmental functions, and measure progress. Learning objectives -Explain how to establish a strong learning environment -Access helpful teaching resources -Design learning objectives that align with departmental functions and assessments -Develop lesson plans that guide instruction and evaluate progress
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Teaching Tools and Techniques
10/08/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes
10/08/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  60 minutes Thursday, October 8, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT Presenters: Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus and Jaleesa Cox Delve into tools and techniques to help strengthen your teaching skills. Examine needs assessments and goal-setting frameworks. Learn ways to identify gaps, set realistic teaching goals, and customize your curriculum. Learning objectives -Develop learning needs assessments to identify knowledge and skills gaps -Recognize the importance of goal setting in teaching -Review adult learner teaching techniques -Examine how to customize curriculums to adult learners
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Staff Education
11/12/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes
11/12/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes Thursday, November 12, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT Presenters: Jillian Lewis and Nisheka Germany Gain strategies for developing and sustaining robust staff education. From a structured orientation program to ongoing learning and competency assessments, attendees will understand how to successfully validate skills while identifying knowledge gaps and providing constructive feedback. The importance of trainer and preceptor development will also be discussed. Learning objectives -Develop a structured orientation program that positions new employees for success -Design learning assessments that evaluate skills development and generate constructive feedback -Create competency assessments that validate existing skills and identify knowledge gaps -Discuss trainer and preceptor development and ongoing support
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Continuing Education
12/10/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes
12/10/2026 at 12:00 PM (EST)  |  60 minutes Thursday, December 10, 11 a.m.–12 noon CT The Educator Development webinar series closes with a discussion of the importance of continuing education in the SPD and how it supports personal and professional growth. The session reviews both internal and external CE programs, focusing on technical skills training, leadership development, and maintaining SP credentials. Learning objectives -Discuss how continuing education supports personal and professional growth -Develop internal CE programs focused on technical training and leadership development -Evaluate external CE programs that provide structured training essential to maintaining credentials
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Certificate of Completion
6.00 CRCST CE credits  |  Certificate available
6.00 CRCST CE credits  |  Certificate available
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