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IAHSS Training and Certifications

 

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.

 

 

Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) 

 

 

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.

 

 

Progressive Training and Certification Programs 

 

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 Manuel are an introduction to healthcare security, fundamental security skills, the role of security in healthcare organizations, protective measures, healthcare safety and healthcare emergency management security. Learn more.  

 

Coming Summer- new Basic eLearning Course

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. Learn more.

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. Learn more. 

 

 

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.

 
   
Study Materials:

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.

 
   
Exam Details: 

Healthcare Safety Certificate Exam – Based on 3rd Edition Manual

Now Available! 
 

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Healthcare Safety Certificate Exam - Based on the 2nd Edition Manual

Will be discontinued after June 30, 2019
   
Exam Cost: $45 USD
   
Certificate Requirements: This is a one time certificate of completion program, not a certification.
Special Accomodations
Candidates requiring special accommodations for testing, please click here to access the required documentation.

 

 

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