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Certified Professional by the American Heart Association - Telehealth (CPAHA) Program

Sponsor
American Heart Association
Deadlines
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis
Purpose

The American Heart Association is offering a certification program for healthcare professionals interested in demonstrating a commitment to telehealth. The certification is designed to standardize training for healthcare providers in telehealth care delivery, increase skills and competencies in telehealth care delivery, and help to improve patient outcomes through the integration of telehealth.

The program includes:

  • Evidence-based online telehealth education that combines research, hands-on experiences, and best practices
  • Assessment through live remote proctoring
  • A certificate

Candidate handbook

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements:

  • Complete 5.25 continuing education credits in telehealth within the past 12 months
  • Candidate must be a telehealth professional including medical professional, allied health professional, administrative personnel, research personnel, or student
  • Complete and file the online application for the certification exam
  • Pay the required fee(s)
Geographic coverage
Nationwide
Amount of funding

The cost of full certification is $400.

The cost of recertification is $175.

Application process

Complete the online form to begin the process.

Funding type
Educational Opportunities and Fellowships
Tagged as
Health workforce · Health workforce education and training · Licensure and certification of health professionals · Telehealth

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