CHL - Certified Healthcare Leader
- Cost $140
- Renews every year
COURSE FORMAT
About
Certified Healthcare Leader certification (CHL) validates the leadership potential for the fully certified registered central service technician (CRST). The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) offers the CHL exam and certification.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be a fully Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST).
Completion Time: Candidates have 3 hours to complete the CHL exam
Cost:
Initial Exam: $140
Retake Fee: $140
Course Format
Course/Exam Format
The CHL certification exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions. Candidates have 3 hours to complete the exam. CHL exam topics include:
Planning and Decision Making - 30%
Organizing - 25%
Leading - 30%
Controlling - 15%
After application approval, which should take three to four weeks, the candidate will receive an email with instructions for scheduling the exam. Applicants register for the exam after receiving an email from HSPA. They may register online or by calling Prometric at (800) 998-1942.
Go to HSPA’s Prometric test scheduling page
Click the appropriate option to schedule either an online or an in-person exam
Select the appropriate program from a drop-down menu
Be prepared to provide email address and phone number
Be prepared to consent to collection and processing of personal data
Exam Day Instructions
Arrive at the testing center 30 minutes before exam time
Bring a government-issued ID and test confirmation number from Prometric
Store personal items in provided lockers
Certification
Online Application
Go to Online Application
Create an account
Select CHL
Document experience
Sign statement of Understanding
Enter credit card information
Paper Application
Visit Paper Application
Complete application
Send by one of the following methods:
Mail: HSPA, 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 501 Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: 312.440.9474
Email: [email protected]
Include a check, money order or credit card information
Renewal
CHL certification is valid for a year. CHLs can submit an online renewal application up to one year before expiration. Applicants may apply for renewal online or by mailing a paper application.
Online Application
Go to Renew Online
Complete application
Enter credit card information
Paper Application
Visit Renew by Mail
Print application
Complete Application
Send by one of the following methods:
Mail: HSPA, 55 West Wacker Drive, Suite 501 Chicago, IL 60601
Fax: 312.440.9474
Email: [email protected]
Cost:
Recertification only $50
Recertification and membership $60
Continuing Education
Renewal candidates must complete 6 hours of continuing education (CE) each year to maintain their CHL credential. The HSPA provides multiple CE options for maintaining certification, including:
Other Resources
The HSPA has several resources available to help candidates prepare for the CHL exam, including:
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Frequently asked questions
Is the CHL certification exam hard?
The ASPA doesn’t release the minimum passing score for the 150 item CHL exam, but proper preparation with the resources provided on the ASPA website helps ensure you have the best possible chance of passing the exam.
How much experience do I need to become a CHL?
No experience is required to become certified as a CHL, but you must already be certified as a CRCST.
How many questions are on the CHL exam?
The CHL exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions.
How much does it cost to become a CHL?
The $125 CHL application fee includes testing and certification for one year.
Do I need continuing education to maintain my CHL certification?
Yes, to renew your CHL certification yearly, you must complete 6 continuing education credits.
How much does it cost to renew my CHL?
It costs $50 to renew your CHL. For an additional $10 you can become a member of the HSPA.
Can I earn a Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) online?
No you can't earn a Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL) online.
What other certifications does the HSPA offer besides the CHL?
What organization offers the CHL?
The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA) offers the CHL.