CHSE-A Application

Application Cycles

CHSE-A® applications are now reviewed in two application cycles every year.  Applicants should submit their applications prior to the application deadlines each year.

  • March 1: Applications are due; reviews are completed over the next two months with notifications being made by May 1.
  • September 1: Applications are due; reviews are completed over the next two months with notifications being made by November 1.

Application Process 

The CHSE-A® application is separate from the CHSE® renewal process.  There are a few key points the applicant should understand:

  1. The CHSE-A® if granted assumes the CHSE® expiration dates (no matter how much time is left).
  2. The applicant should renew their CHSE® if they are close to their expiration date and are applying for CHSE-A®.
  3. The fees for the CHSE-A® application are separate from the CHSE® renewal fee and both must be paid.
  4. Alternatively, if CHSE-A® is granted and the certificant must now renew, the renewal fee still applies and must be paid.

The Maintenance of Certification flowchart Illustrates how the CHSE-A® application process functions and relates to the CHSE® certification. 

CHSE-A®Handbook

The CHSE-A® Handbook includes the information on requirements, the process for applying, all applicable rules, and any other information that should help the applicant in preparing and submitting a portfolio.

 

Submitting your Structured Portfolio

The CHSE-A® Application Worksheet has the instructions for each item that is required for submission.  The following are what is required:

 

Portfolio Application Fees

The fees to apply for CHSE-A® are as follows and can be submitted by clicking below after you have submitted your CHSE-A® portfolio:

$150 (USD) for members of SSH (also applies to organizations that support CHSE-A®)
$250 (USD) for all Others

Note that this fee is separate from your certification fee, and just covers the application and review of your CHSE-A® portfolio.

 

Payment

Please complete your payment here when you submit your portfolio.

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