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Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)
The Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) course equips professionals to manage workplace safety in healthcare settings. Offered by the American Institute of Safety Professionals, it focuses on risk control, OSHA and CDC compliance, and protecting patients, staff and visitors across care facilities.
What is the Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP)?
The Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) certification from the American Institute of Safety Professionals is the professional designation for safety specialists working in healthcare: hospitals, clinics, long-term care, ambulatory surgery, and healthcare systems. Healthcare safety is a specialist field requiring competency in hazards unique to healthcare (patient handling, BBP, workplace violence, hazardous drugs, infection control) AND competency in the healthcare-specific regulatory environment (Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, state health department, OSHA, NFPA Life Safety Code). The curriculum covers healthcare regulatory framework (Joint Commission, CMS, state, OSHA, NFPA 101), patient safety and worker safety integration, safe patient handling programme management, BBP and infection control programme management, workplace violence prevention in healthcare, hazardous drug management (USP 800 awareness), healthcare fire and life safety (NFPA 101, ILSM), healthcare emergency management (HICS, 96-hour sustainability), environment of care management, hazardous materials and waste management in healthcare, construction safety in operating healthcare facilities (ICRA), and healthcare safety programme governance. All training is delivered 100 percent online through leading delivery platforms and the American Institute of Safety Professionals Learning Management System (LMS). On successful completion, you receive an American Institute of Safety Professionals certificate, a professional wallet card, and an official transcript, all employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Healthcare safety officers and directors
- Hospital environment of care managers
- Safety professionals transitioning to healthcare
- Joint Commission survey coordinators
- Healthcare facility managers
- Anyone seeking the CHSP professional designation
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Healthcare Safety
- 02Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment in Healthcare Environments
- 03Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Hygiene Best Practices
- 04Emergency Preparedness
- 05Workplace Violence Prevention and Staff Security Measures
- 06Monitoring, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement of Safety Programs
- 07Training, Awareness, and Employee Engagement in Healthcare Safety
- 08Creating a Culture of Safety, Compliance, and Patient-Centered Care
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Infection Control and Biohazard Management
- 02Case Studies on Healthcare Safety Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Implementing Safety Management Systems in Healthcare Facilities
- 04Auditing, Compliance Monitoring, and Continuous Improvement Strategies
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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