The Certification Scheme of Inspectors for the Italian Transfusion System (VSTI), which codifies the practice standard for the certification of inspectors:
- is a certification scheme of which the CNS is the proprietor, given the absence of an ISO/UNI reference standard for the certification of this professional position
- was developed by the CNS in accordance with the requirements of UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17024 “General requirements for bodies performing personnel certification”
- was shared with all “stakeholders” (Ministry of Health, Regions/Autonomous Provinces, National Institute of Health)
- has been approved by ACCREDIA (the only Italian National Accreditation Body mandated by the Italian government).
This document defines:
- the professional profile of inspectors (VSTIs)
- the admission requirements for the certification exam (qualification, education, work experience)
- the process and modalities for VSTI certification
- the modalities for conducting examinations for the purpose of certification
- the requirements for retaining certification
- the requirements for renewing certification
- the modalities for conducting examinations for the purpose of renewing certification
- criteria for the temporary suspension or revocation of certification