Maintaining Your CHSOS-A® Certification
The CHSOS-A certification initially assumes the same expiration date as your current CHSOS® certification. After this, each renewal is good for a three (3) year period of time. Recertification for CHSOS-A is done through submitting evidence of ongoing Continued Professional Development (CPD. Acceptable CPD will be in education or simulation focused activities.
CPD includes a variety of activities such as (but not limited to):
- Participation in continuing education activities including conferences, webinars, or other education events
- Publishing journal articles, chapters, or books
- Presenting at educational events
Entering Renewal Information or Registering for Recertification
To enter your CPD, you will need to login to the Candidate Management System. Once there, you can navigate to the Certification tab where you can add CPD activities.
Renewal Steps
Log in to the SSH website (above).
Click over to the Candidate Management System (CMS).
3Enter Information
Enter your Continuing Professional Development if renewing by CPD. If renewing by exam, skip this step.
4Launch Application
Select “Renew now – Click here” to launch your renewal application.
5Complete Tabs
Complete all tabs and confirm your personal information.
6Enter Payment
Enter your payment information.
7Submit Renewal Application
Submit your renewal application and you're set!
*If renewing by CPD, please confirm your “App Type” listed in the CMS is listed as “Cert Renew by CEU” before submitting. If your App Type is “Certification,” it is likely you started a new application to take the exam.
**If your renewal application has the status of “In process,” this most likely means you have not submitted your renewal application. To go back to your application, click the “Application” tab near the top of the screen in the CMS and click the folder icon next to the “In Process” application.
Cost of Renewal
Renewal fees are as follows:
$350 (USD) for SSH members and members of supporting organizations
$450 (USD) for all others