HSPA CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the HSPA CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Vocabulary Games
4 free word games built on 43 HSPA CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor terms across 7 topics. Every game deals terms at random and shows what each term means, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1.Read the clue and type the term (3 to 6 letters).
- 2.Green: right spot. Yellow: wrong spot. Gray: not in the term.
- 3.Solve it in 6 tries, then read the explanation.
- 1.Swap two neighboring tiles to line up 3 of the same term.
- 2.Longer lines, two lines at once and chains score more.
- 3.Play until no swap can make a line.
- 1.Flip two cards. A matching pair stays face up.
- 2.Each pair you find shows what the term means.
- 3.Clear the board in as few moves as you can.
- 1.Find each listed term in the letter grid.
- 2.Drag across its letters: across, down or diagonally.
- 3.Find all five as fast as you can.
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Topics in the HSPA CER Certified Endoscope Reprocessor Vocabulary Game
Microbiology and Infection Control
Endoscope Design and Structure
Work Area Design
Endoscope Processing Steps
Handling, Transport, and Storage
Tracking, Repair, and Maintenance
Human factors
Sources for these terms (14)
- HSPA Certified Endoscope Reprocessor (CER) Exam Content Outline (Revised May 2022) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- HSPA Certification Handbook (Revised January 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC HICPAC Essential Elements of a Reprocessing Program for Flexible Endoscopes · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008, Update June 2024) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- CDC Guidelines for Environmental Infection Control in Health-Care Facilities (2003, Update July 2019) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA Reprocessing Medical Devices in Health Care Settings: Validation Methods and Labeling · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA Infections Associated with Reprocessed Duodenoscopes · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA, CDC, and ASM Duodenoscope Surveillance Sampling and Culturing Protocols · Source checked 2026-11-02
- FDA-Cleared Sterilants and High Level Disinfectants with General Claims for Processing Reusable Medical and Dental Devices · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1047 Ethylene Oxide · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1200 Hazard Communication · Source checked 2026-11-02
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Selected EPA-Registered Disinfectants · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the CER Exam
The CER credential certifies endoscope reprocessing professionals. The exam covers endoscope reprocessing steps including HLD and AER processes (32%), handling, transport, and storage (16%), microbiology and infection control (12%), work area design (12%), endoscope purpose and structure (10%), tracking and maintenance (10%), and human factors (8%). Standalone certification — CRCST not required.
Exam sponsor: HSPA. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
150 questions
Time Limit
3 hours
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced (Angoff/Beuk, not disclosed)
Reported exam pass rate: Not publicly reported. HSPA does not publish CER-specific pass rates Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CER vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How do the CER vocabulary games work?
There are 4 games built on 43 CER terms. In Guess the Term, a clue describes one term and you have six tries to spell it, with green, yellow and gray letters showing how close you are. In Term Match, six terms appear as colored tiles; swap neighbors to line up three or more of the same term, and each match shows what the term means. In Term Pairs, twelve face-down cards hide six pairs of terms; flip two at a time to find each pair, and every pair you find shows what the term means. In Term Search, five terms hide in a grid of letters, reading across, down or diagonally; drag across a term to circle it, and each term you find shows what it means.
Where do the CER terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the HSPA content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
Do I need CRCST to take the CER?
No. CER is a standalone certification. You need 3+ months of hands-on endoscope reprocessing experience verified by a supervisor, but no other credentials.
How many questions are scored?
125 of 150 questions are scored. The other 25 are unscored pretest items randomly distributed throughout.