VW International, Inc. (VWI), and is proud to announce a new opportunity for those interested in obtaining the Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) credential. Up until recently, participants only had the option to attend a two-day seminar/exam program, or take the online exam at a Kryterion HOST location.
VWI is now offering participants the flexibility of deciding how to proceed with the examination portion of this training. Participants can either register for the conventional two-day program, taking the certification exam on the afternoon of the 2nd day; or based on how familiar and comfortable they are with the course material, opt to only attend the seminar on the 2nd day to review content in the morning session and take the certification exam in the afternoon.
In addition to shortening the amount of time spent in training and away from the office, an overall cost savings can be achieved by choosing the accelerated option. Ideally, participants that are experienced healthcare safety professionals that can rely on their existing knowledge, experience and self-study, to benefit most from the one (1) day program option.
Prospective participants should contact VWI at least 6 to 8 weeks prior to the scheduled exam date to receive the study materials and practice/self-paced exam.
Organizations can take advantage of discounted course costs by sponsoring training programs for their members or associates. VWI will provide training for groups of up to 75 participants at locations provided by the sponsoring organization. The sponsoring organization must also agree to provide audio-visual support and accommodations for meals.
Regularly scheduled courses for the CHSP are provided for individuals or groups in select cities across the United States. The current cost for a scheduled two day course is $700 ($400 for the course + $300 for the Board’s application and exam fees). For the one day program, the Board’s two fees remain the same ($300) but the cost for the morning review and sitting for the exam is reduced to $150, per person. That is a savings of $250 per person. And even better, if you are taking both the CHEP and CHSP in the same year, the Board is not requiring a second application fee. All currently scheduled courses are listed by the city in which they will be offered.
VWI is dedicated to helping you and/or your organization achieve success in your professional endeavors. Contact Paul Richter at pvr@vwi.com or by phone at (803) 609-5924 for more information.
Enhance not only your knowledge, but your professional credentials as well.
Exam Content*
The CHSP exam is comprehensive in scope and contains from 120 multiple choice questions. Exam content is challenging, but does not contain questions requiring math or engineering calculations. The Board statistically analyzes each exam to ensure validity of all questions; and their analytical techniques are structured to ensure the ability of each version of the exam to reliably assess a candidate’s competency. Exams will contain questions from the following competency areas:
Safety Management (25% of Questions)
- Hazard Control Techniques and Safety Management Principles
- Accident Definitions, Accident Myths, Accident Costs and Accident Generation Cycles
- Accident, Injury and Illness Prevention and Accident Costing
- Inspections, Audits, Surveys, Investigations and Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Policies, Safety Plans, Work Rules and Reporting Procedures
- Safety Cultures, Safety Committees, Safety Slogans and Safety Perceptions
- Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health
- System Safety Methods and High Reliability Organizations
- Safety Responsibilities (Leaders, Managers and Supervisors)
- Hazard Controls and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Hazard Categories (Physical, Biological, Chemical, Ergonomics, Psychosocial)
- General Management
- Management and Leadership Concepts and Principles
- Human Relations and Understanding Organizational Cultures
- Written and Oral Communications
- Managerial Techniques (Management by Exception, Migrating Decision Making)
Government Agencies and Standards (22% of Questions)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- OSH Act and General Duty Clause (Dangerous Drugs, TB, Lasers, Workplace Violence)
- General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910) and Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926)
- Injury / Illness Reporting and Recording (29 CFR 1904)
- Healthcare Related Standards
- Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1910.1200)
- Respiratory Standard (29 CFR 1910.134)
- Controlling Hazardous Energy (29 CFR 1910.147)
- Permit Confined Spaces (29 CFR 1910.146)
- HazWoper (29 CFR 1910.120)
- Air Contaminants (29 CFR 1910, Subpart Z)
- Electrical Standards (29 CFR 1910.303)
- Healthcare E-Tools (OSHA Website) & Environmental Protection Agency (40 CFR)
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
- Clean Water Act (CWA)
- Clean Air Act (CAA)
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
- Universal Waste
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission (10 CFR)
- Nuclear Waste Management
- License / Isotope Management
- Food and Drug Administration (21 CFR)
- Recalls, Drugs Alerts and Medical Equipment Error Reporting (SMDA)
- Food Safety Act (FSA)
- Department of Transportation (49 CFR)
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
- Hazardous and Infectious Substance Regulations
- Department of Health and Human Services (42 CFR)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
- Institute of Medicine (IOM) and National Institutes of Health (NIH)
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Healthcare Hazard Identification, Evaluation and Control (20% of Questions)
- Physical Hazards (Electrical, Machine, Equipment, Tool, Noise, Radiation)
- Chemical Hazards (Disinfectants, Pesticides, Solvents, Dangerous Drugs, Gases)
- Ergonomic / Environmental Hazards (Repetitive Tasks, Falls, Musculo-Skeletal Disorders)
- Biohazards (Legionella, Waste Handling, Sharps Exposures, Construction Risks)
- Psycho-Social Hazards (Workplace Violence, Security, Stress, Shift Work)
- Healthcare Clinical and Support Department Safety
Voluntary and Standards Organizations (13% of Questions)
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- American Society of Testing Materials (ASTM)
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
- Underwriters Laboratory (UL) and Factory Mutual (FM)
- American Conference of Government Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH)
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
Accrediting Organizations (8% of Questions)
- The Joint Commission (EOC, Life Safety and Emergency Standards)
- American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Det Norske Veritas (DNV) and CMS (Nursing Homes and Hospitals)
Fire Safety (6% of Questions)
- Life Safety (NFPA 101) and Healthcare Facilities (NFPA 99)
- Fire Safety Management and Other Relevant NFPA Publications
- Fire Prevention and Flammable Materials
Infection Control and Prevention (6% of Questions)
- CDC Infection Control Guidelines and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
- CDC Standard and Isolation Precautions
