Certification: Certified Specialist in Trauma Registries (CSTR)

The CSTR Exam Preparation Course provides a comprehensive, focused approach to mastering the knowledge areas essential to certification. Designed for both new and experienced professionals, the course strengthens understanding of trauma registry principles, data management practices, and performance improvement strategies.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
No
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 4 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.