Certified Professional in Patient Safety — CPPS

Description

Any professional working in or around health care who is able to demonstrate need is encouraged to apply. Applicants must also possess academic and professional experience at one of the following levels

Certifying Organization

Institute for Healthcare Improvement

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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? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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On-CampusFinancial Aid

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Next start

Rolling enrollment

Duration

3 semesters (as few as 12 months)

App fee

None

Tuition

$15,503 for the Program

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Pima Medical Institute

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On-CampusFinancial Aid

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Albuquerque, NM

Next start

Rolling enrollment

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App fee

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Rockford Career College

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On-CampusFinancial Aid

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Next start

Rolling enrollment

Duration

—

App fee

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Keiser University

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AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid

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Fort Myers, FL

Next start

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Keiser University

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AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid

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Next start

Nov 23, 2026

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Keiser University

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AccreditedOn-CampusFinancial Aid

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Nov 23, 2026

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App fee

—

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Suggested because Certified Professional in Patient Safety applies to Medical and Health Services Managers. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.

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