The Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist - Advanced

 

The Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist-Advanced (CHSOS-A) certification is a portfolio-based certification for leaders in healthcare simulation operations.  This certification distinguishes those who have proven themselves to be advanced operations specialists in their practice in healthcare simulation and serve as mentors and examples to others in the field. Individuals who are interested in obtaining this certification and demonstrating their high level of expertise are encouraged to apply.

The candidate handbook is included in the Resource section below. It is highly recommended all candidates read this handbook before submitting an application.

 

Application Due Dates

The Certification Council has application cycles for CHSOS-A® applications.  Applications are due as follows:

  • March 1: Applications Due (May 1 notifications of decision)
  • September 1: Applications Due (November 1 notifications of decision)

Certification Process

1Determine Eligibility

An applicant should determine if they are eligible to apply for a CHSOS-A prior to submitting their portfolio. 

2Prepare Portfolio

The application calls for a structured portfolio to be submitted.

3Submit Application

Applications for CHSOS-A are submitted through FormDesk. Members and non-members can have accounts.

4Evaluation of Application

Submitted materials will be compared to the Standards and Suggested Evidence document to gain insight on your performance.

5Recognition

Those who successfully pass the CHSE-A Exam are encouraged to use the credential during the time they are currently certified.

6Renewal

The credential is valid for a period for three years. Those who hold the credential must either recertify or renew before expiration.

Top CHSOS-A Resources

Preview of CHSOS-A Handbook

CHSOS-A Handbook

Preview of Standards and Suggested Evidence

Standards and Suggested Evidence

Preview of Application Information

Application Information

Preview of Application Worksheet

Application Worksheet

Other Resources

Exemplar Cover Sheet


CHSOS-A Recertification Handbook


Healthcare Simulation Dictionary

 

Development

Consistent with its mission, SSH developed the certification process for operations specialists focused on healthcare simulation. This program has been developed over a number of years with the input of many individuals representing a wide variety of backgrounds and experience in healthcare simulation.  Individuals from the international healthcare simulation community including other simulation societies contributed to the success of CHSOS-A Certification. SSH would like to thank everyone who has participated in the development of CHSOS-A Certification. 

Certified Healthcare Simulation Operations Specialist-Advanced, CHSOS-A and the CHSOS-A logo are all trademarks of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.  A currently certified CHSOS-A may use the CHSOS-A title as prescribed in the CHSOS-A handbook.  All other uses are forbidden without the express written consent of the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.