CMRP Overview Webinars

You are a leader in the healthcare supply chain – it’s time to get certified and gain the recognition you deserve.

Back by popular demand, AHRMM is once again offering the CMRP Overview Session in a two-part webinar series. The easy-to-access webinar format allows you to participate at your own personal computer, providing you with the opportunity to ask questions and participate in discussions. The sessions will review content from each area of the CMRP Exam, in addition to providing helpful test-taking hints from a previously certified peer.

Were you are planning to take the CMRP Special Laptop Examination at AHRMM08 in San Antonio but won’t be able to participate in the pre-conference review session? Or are you not attending the conference but plan to take the exam this year? Participation in the CMRP Overview Webinars is your best opportunity to access the same material and become prepared!

Session on CD-ROM

AHRMM’s CMRP Overview Sessions are offered in a webinar series on CD-ROM. These easy-to-access recordings allow you to review for the CMRP examination right at your desktop.  The sessions provide helpful test-taking tips and a thorough review of each content area of the exam. You are a leader in the healthcare supply chain – it’s time to review for the exam, get certified, and gain the recognition you deserve!

Order CD-ROM

This program was recorded May 29, 2008.

Presenter: Dave Hinkle, CMRP, MHA, MPA, FACHE, Senior Director, VHA Supply Chain Custom Services

Cost: (contains both Sessions) AHRMM Member $99 per CD-ROM; Non-member $129 per CD-ROM

Session I

• Purchasing/Value Analysis
  - 4 steps of "act of purchasing": requisitioning, sourcing, negotiating,
    and ordering
  - Legal aspects of purchasing: right of possession; unconscionable
    contracts, liabilities and warranties
  - Payment terms and conditions
• Inventory Distribution Management
  - 3 Types of inventory: official, unofficial, and consignment
  - Successful inventory control – balance between stock on-hand and need
  - Basic components to assist quality control: order quantity, lead time, safety stock

Session II

• Support Services
  - Sterile Processing, Linen Management, Food Services, Patient
     Transport, Universal Precautions
  - Overview of hazardous materials and waste
  - Sterile processing overview
• Information Systems
  - Selection process for Materials Management Information System (MMIS)
  - Electronic data interchange
  - Bar-coding standards adopted by HIBCC
• Finance
  - Finance and accounting principles used to better understand an
     organization’s financial culture
  - Break-even analysis
  - Return on investment (ROI)
• Strategic Planning/Leadership
  - Plan – Control – Improve
  - Set goals; provide infrastructure, provide resources, quality leadership
    and support

Disclaimer:  Test items in the examination are not selected from any single reference or set of references.  Participation in these webinars does not guarantee a passing score on the examination.