The certification mark, as used or intended to be used by persons authorized by the certifier, certifies or is intended to certify that the decontamination, inspection, assembly, packaging, and sterilization of reusable medical instruments and patient care equipment services are performed by a person who has completed education course work requirements and clinical observation requirements of the certifier, has completed examinations administered by the certifier in satisfactory manner, and has agreed to adhere to the certifier's standards for professional responsibility, continuing education and other post-certification requirements.