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Earning The CHESP Designation
One course offered through the American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC) that may be applicable to those who work in or provide services to the healthcare industry is the Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP) program.
Eligibility for the CHESP examination requires fulfilling one of the following requirements:
- Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university plus three years of environmental services experience in a healthcare setting, two of which must have been in a management, supervisory or administrative role
- Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university plus four years of environmental services experience in a healthcare setting, three of which must have been in a management, supervisory or administrative role
- High school diploma or equivalent plus five years of environmental services experience in a healthcare setting, five of which must have been in a management, supervisory or administrative role.
More information on meeting eligibility requirements and participation in the certification program can be found at www.AHA.org/certifcenter/CHESP/index.shtml.
