CCI-CSSM Exam Information and Outline
Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM)
Syllabus Update Checked on: November 12, 2026
CCI-CSSM Exam Syllabus & Study Guide
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The information below reflects the 2026 syllabus defined by
CCI.
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- Exam Format
- 180 multiple-choice questions (150 scored, 30 pretest); 3 hours 30 minutes
- Scaled score 200–800; passing score 620
- 1. Communication and Relationship Management (18%)
- Stakeholder communication, conflict resolution, surgeon and team relations
- 2. Strategic Management (12%)
- Strategic planning, service line growth and market analysis
- 3. Financial Management (15%)
- Operating and capital budgets, cost control, supply chain and productivity
- 4. Human Resource Management (12%)
- Staffing, recruitment, retention, performance management and labor laws
- 5. Operational Management (18%)
- OR scheduling, block utilization, throughput and efficiency
- Regulatory compliance, accreditation and patient safety
- 6. Leadership (15%)
- Change management, team building and organizational culture
- 7. Professionalism (10%)
- Ethics, professional development and advocacy