CPHQ Certification: Achieving Excellence in Healthcare Quality

CPHQ: The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality certification. The CPHQ is more than a certification. It’s validation of your knowledge and competency against the industry-standard for delivering excellence in healthcare Quality & Safety. As the only accredited certification in healthcare Quality, the CPHQ will help you excel in your job, grow your career, and be a true Quality champion.

The Value of CPHQ Certification

You help advance Quality. The CPHQ helps advance you. The CPHQ is becoming increasingly important as it demonstrates in a tangible way a commitment to quality. To be successful in a healthcare career, it is important to know what you are talking about when it comes to quality and achieving your CPHQ shows that you do.

My CPHQ opened doors for me because it demonstrates my commitment to this knowledge base. CPHQ is such a badge of honor, I encouraged all my staff to pursue it then and continue to do so now.

• Successful certification and demonstrated competency against the industry-standard
• Elevated performance within your current job
• Distinction from others in the industry, and endorsement by key opinion leaders and peers
• Opened doors for new career paths
• Proven commitment to professional development by staying current with healthcare Quality & Safety knowledge and skills
• Ability to showcase your credential through printable certificates, digital badges and purchasable pin

A CPHQ is a valuable addition to other professional certifications. It is the only accredited healthcare Quality certification. The exam measures the breadth of knowledge and mastery of foundational skills mapped to the Framework. Content is evaluated and updated every 3-5 years.

Why Hire a CPHQ?

CPHQ certification is recommending it for skilling individuals and coordinating teams.

NAHQ's Role in Healthcare Quality

NAHQ is dedicated to advancing healthcare quality. NAHQ’s Healthcare Quality Competency Framework provides a foundation for this work. The organization maintains a Code of Ethics and Conduct. NAHQ also fosters an Alliance with The Joint Commission.

Education and Training Opportunities

NAHQ offers a variety of educational resources and training programs:

• Individual Training:
  • HQ Concepts
  • HQ Principles
  • Continuing Education
  • NAHQ Learning Labs
• Professional Assessment:
  • NAHQ next
• Higher Education Programs:
  • Access Educational Content
  • Graduate Credit for CPHQ

Credentials and Recertification

The Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) credential involves:

• Exam Prep
• Taking the Exam
• Certificate and Badge
• Recertification
• Employer Verification

NAHQ Micro-Credentials

NAHQ also offers specialized micro-credentials:

• Health Data Analytics
• Performance and Process Improvement

Organizational Programs

For organizations, NAHQ provides:

• Workforce Accelerator
• Team Training
• Offer CPHQ CE Credit

Community and Membership

NAHQ offers a vibrant community through:

• Career Center
• Awards & Fellowship
• Volunteer opportunities
• Faces of Quality
• Individual Membership
• Group Membership