Certification: Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator

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The Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification is an intermediate career-level credential aimed at professionals using simulation for education, testing, and research in healthcare. Individuals who seek the CHSE credential include physicians, nurses, allied health and paramedical personnel, researchers, educators and developers working in a variety of healthcare, research, academic, development, and clinical settings.

Applicants are required to participate in healthcare simulation in an educational role, possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and demonstrate two years of experience in continued use of simulation in healthcare education, research, or administration. Applicants who do not have degree can request for acceptance based work and educational experience.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 3 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
No
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.