Career Details

Certification of Healthcare CPD Professional

Description

This certification program is for individuals in the healthcare continuing professional development (CPD) field who wish to demonstrate their competence and earn the designation of Certified Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP). The program provides an educational self‐assessment experience while defining competencies for the profession. The CHCP program contains crosswalks to the National Learning Competencies (NLCs). These crosswalks support the healthcare continuing education professional who is responsible for upholding the integrity of activities essential for re-licensure of physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, among others. Individuals who successfully pass the examination are awarded the CHCP credential.

Certifying Organization

Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Yes

Certificates

Certificate name

Clinical Genetics and Genomics

Certifying Organization

American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Certifying Organization

American Board of Emergency Medicine

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Sleep Medicine

Certifying Organization

American Board of Otolaryngology

Type

C - Specialty

Related Careers

Physician Assistants

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+29 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Master's degree

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

SocialInvestigativeConventional

Family Medicine Physicians

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

Diagnose, treat, and provide preventive care to individuals and families across the lifespan. May refer patients to specialists when needed for further diagnosis or treatment.

SocialInvestigative

Physicians, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

Doctoral or professional degree

All physicians not listed separately.

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