IAHSS has a proven track record in addressing the complex needs of healthcare security and safety professionals. IAHSS certification is the best means to ensure that you and your staff understand and can implement the important security and safety functions within your healthcare facility on a daily basis and when the unexpected occurs.
IAHSS education is developed independently from the
Commission on Certification and is not required for CHPA certification.
Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
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The CHPA certification is targeted to management level and above healthcare security professionals who met established standards of practice and demonstrate and understanding of the knowledge needed to perform in the role as defined by
the Commission on Certification. Learn more by accessing the CHPA candidate handbook.
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Progressive Training and Certification Programs
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Basic
The Basic level of training for healthcare security and safety officers is an introductory program in healthcare security and safety. Some of the topics included in the Basic course are defining security's role within a healthcare organization,
communicating effectively throughout the organization, using technology on a security assignment and managing high risk situations and areas.
The Basic Certification is the first level of our three officer certification programs: Basic, Advanced and Supervisor. Learn more.
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Advanced
The Advanced level of training and certification builds upon the knowledge gained in the Basic level to more advanced topics. The Course addresses a more advanced level of security responsibilities in healthcare organizations including:
making security and safety decision, communicating effectively throughout the organization, and defining and clarifying security's role within your healthcare organizations.
The Advanced Certification is the second level of our three officer certification programs: Basic, Advanced and Supervisor. Learn more.
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Supervisor
The Supervisor level of training and certifications builds upon the knowledge gained in both the Basic and Advanced program and is intended for healthcare security professionals with some level of supervisory responsibilities. The course
addresses supervisor level security responsibilities in healthcare organizations including: establishing policies, processes and procedures, selecting and managing employees; mitigating risks; managing security events; and making informed
decisions.
The Supervisor Certification is the third level of our three officer certification programs: Basic, Advanced and Supervisor. Learn more.
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Workplace Violence Prevention Certificate Program
| Healthcare workers are more likely to be subjected to workplace violence than any other industry. Leveraging the expertise of top subject matter experts in the field, IAHSS has created a new, comprehensive, and first-of-its-kind certificate program focused on creating an effective workplace violence prevention program- with healthcare security and safety leaders at the center of all multidisciplinary efforts. Learn more. |
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Healthcare Safety Certificate Program
The IAHSS Healthcare Safety Certificate Program Manual 3rd Edition is designed as an introduction to provide healthcare security professionals with basic knowledge of healthcare safety to further prepare them for the challenges they face daily. Those who also successfully complete the IAHSS Healthcare Safety Certificate Examination will be issued a "Certificate of Completion". This e-book is also a core resource for the Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) certification.
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Healthcare Safety Certificate Program Manual, 3rd Edition
This e-book is only available for purchase through the AHA online bookstore, and you must download (free) Adobe Digital Editions to access your purchased e-book.
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Healthcare Safety Certificate Exam – Based on 3rd Edition Manual
Now Available!
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$45 USD |
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This is a one time certificate of completion program, not a certification.
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Special Accommodations
Candidates requiring special accommodations for testing, please
click here to access the required documentation.
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