Through the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety Commission on Certification, directors of security, safety, emergency preparedness and risk management administrators can achieve the highly coveted Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) designation. Not only does this signify a high level of competence, it also demonstrates the individual’s commitment to excellence and continuing study.

The Certified Healthcare Protection Administrators (CHPA) exam is administered by the Commission to those individuals successfully qualifying for the exam. The program consists of progressive credentialing levels with qualified candidates accepted into the credentialing program at the Graduate level. Once this level is achieved  each candidate has eighteen months (18) in which to become a Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA).  Applications are available to CHPA's for the second level (Fellow).

Graduate level qualifiers must successfully pass the written CHPA examination covering four (4) bodies of knowledge (management, security, safety, and emergency preparedness). Qualified candidates may prepare for the exam by utilizing the study guide provided and the references listed in that study guide. If you fail to pass a section the fee for retest of failed section is $100.00 per section.

The CHPA Examination is administered at IAHSS seminars and the annual meeting and must be arranged in advance. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $400.00 that includes the examination itself. CHPA’s must renew their certifications every three years.