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Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality

Professional certification Health
Granted by NAHQ Usual length Three to six months of preparation Level Intermediate

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What it is

A credential in measuring and improving the quality of health services, patient safety, risk management and compliance with standards. Required by many hospitals for staff in quality departments, and directly linked to the requirements of institutional accreditation.

Who it suits

Staff in quality and patient safety departments of hospitals and health centres, and those preparing an institutional accreditation file.

What it requires

A background in the health sector and experience in quality. No particular medical specialty is required.

How it is earned

One exam, booked online and taken at an authorised centre or online with a proctor; its content is published in the content outline on the association's website.

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