IAHSS 

Eligibility

Applicant must be, or must have been the security/safety, risk management administrator/manager of a healthcare facility.

Requirements

Applicant must submit a completed application clearly documenting the accumulation of the required (10) credits among the four categories of Education, Experience, Membership and Specialized Training.

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Application Fee

$400.00 - Payment must accompany the application.

Qualifying Criteria (10 Credits Required)

Education:

(Claim single highest degree)

High School Graduate	1 credit
Associate Degree	2 credits
Baccalaureate Degree	3 credits
Graduate Degree	4 credits

Experience

Applicant must be or have been the security / safety / risk management - emergency preparedness administrator / manager of a healthcare facility of institution.

Required minimum: 2 years	1 credit
Each year	1 credit

Membership

Member of IAHSS, and currently a member in good standing.

Each year

1 credit

Specialized Training

Professional security, safety, emergency preparedness or risk management training / education approved by IAHSS.

Each program

1 credit (Equal to 10 instructional contact hours)

Each Graduate is required to take the Graduate exam within twelve months (12).

CHPA Level

The Commission on Certification will confer the title of Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) on candidates successfully completing the examination. Persons receiving this certification are authorized to use the designation CHPA with their name to attest to this professional credentialing.

Requirement

Candidates must successfully pass a written examination covering the current bodies of knowledge. Preparation for the examination is achieved by utilizing the study materials in the reference list and the CHPA Study Guide Powerpoint. If you the candidate fails fail to pass a section the fee for retest of failed section is $100.00 per section.

Graduate Examinations

The CHPA Examination will be administered at IAHSS seminars and the annual meeting. To arrange other examination times, contact the IAHSS. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $400.00 that includes the examination itself.