Certification Name : Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional
Certification ID & Type: 8581 – A – Core
Certification Description
The Board developed the CHEP credential to meet a need for a practical but “professional certification” for healthcare emergency directors, managers, coordinators, associates, consultants, and others who work with or coordinate real world issues with the health sector. The program relies on information, standards, and best practices from reliable sources including organizations such NFPA, ASTM, DHS, EPA, OSHA, FEMA, and accrediting organizations such as the Joint Commission. Healthcare organizations need professionals that understand how emergency management principles support the healthcare environment of care, the local community, and the nation.
Certifying Organization
International Board for Certification of Safety Managers(IBFCSM)(0134)
173 Tucker Road, Suite 202, Helena, Alabama 35080
Contact information : 205-664-8412 Email : info@ibfcsm.org
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Certification Details
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
Certified Healthcare Emergency Professional