About CHP

About CHP

Certified Health Professionals (CHP) was founded by healthcare professionals, educators and independent business owners who recognize the importance of the allied health professional in the medical field. We believe the role these highly skilled professionals play in maintaining and improving healthcare for the safety of their patients, employers and the public is critical.

CHP operates with the leadership of the CHP Advisory Board, volunteer task force members, our healthcare and administrative employees and freelance team members.

CHP provides continuing education and leadership development opportunities to our members. We believe our members are the future of professional excellence.

Mission

To certify individuals in the allied healthcare industry who promote the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence.

Code of Ethics

Members and candidates of Certified Health Professionals must:

1. Act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect and in an ethical manner with the public, patients, prospective patients, employers, colleagues and other participants in the healthcare industry.
2. Place the integrity of the allied healthcare profession and the interests of their patients above their own personal interests.
3. Use reasonable care and exercise independent judgment when engaging in their daily professional activities.
4. Practice and encourage others to practice in a professional and ethical manner.
5. Promote the integrity and viability of their profession for the ultimate benefit of society.
6. Maintain and improve their professional competence through daily and continuing education.
7. Follow, understand and comply with the laws, by-laws, standards and regulations governing the allied healthcare profession and healthcare industry in the USA.
8. Respect intellectual property rights and use social media responsibly.
9. Respect the ethical code of a healthcare practitioner and not condone by silence those who participate in irresponsible, fraudulent, deceptive or illegal activities that may harm the public.

Note: Certified Health Professionals is also known as CHP and CHP Corp.

CHP's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct reflect the fundamental values essential to reaching our goal of promoting the highest standards of professional excellence in our members. A violation of our standards will result in disciplinary action including the revocation of your membership, revocation of candidacy and revocation of certification(s).

Standards of Professional Conduct

1. Professionalism and Knowledge of the Law- Members must understand and comply with all applicable and existing laws, by-laws, rules, standards and regulations of USA Government, regulatory organizations, licensing agencies or professional associations governing their professional activities. Members must not knowingly participate or assist in and must dissociate from any violation of such laws, by-laws, rules, standards and regulations.
2. Professional Objectivity- Members must use reasonable care and judgment to achieve and guide their independence, integrity and objectivity in their professional activities.
3. Moral Imperatives- Members must be honest, trustworthy, fair and act not to discriminate based on age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
4. Misrepresentation Behavioral, Written and Professional- Members must not knowingly make any misrepresentations relating to their activities, analysis, recommendations, actions, credentials, competence, education, training, experience, and professional contributions.
5. Misconduct Behavioral, Written and Professional- Members must refrain any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or unlawful behaviors.
6. Intellectual Property, Trademarks and Patents- Members are obligated to protect the integrity of intellectual property. Violation of copyrights, patents, trademarks, licensing and contractual agreements is prohibited. Copies of software should be made only with proper authorization. Unauthorized duplication of materials, written or other, is prohibited.
7. Social Media Integrity- Members must be aware of all social media policies specific to their employer, patients, associations and professional activities. Distributing or sharing information about your professional activities, patients or employer is prohibited. Personal use of social media must reflect respect for others and their opinions.
8. Ethical Imperatives- Members must act for the benefit of their patients and not deprive their patients the advantage of their skills and abilities, divulge confidential information, or otherwise cause harm.
9. Education- Members must meet continuing education requirements to maintain their employment, government licenses and certifications. Continuing education demonstrates your commitment to continued professional development.
10. Confidentiality- Members must protect the confidentiality of any professional or personal information about individuals they serve professionally protecting the welfare of the individual and as required by law.

Failure to Comply with the Code and Reporting Violations

Members, candidates and examinees allegedly violating CHP's Mission Statement, Code of Ethics or Standards of Professional Conduct, their employer's code of conduct, USA Government laws, association laws or agency laws have the responsibility to report in writing and work collaboratively with CHP to resolve the matter where possible. Members may provide evidence to CHP, in writing, to dispute the violation and resolve the allegation(s) against the member. A hearing exhorting fairness and best practice standards will be provided to the member, candidate and examinee by CHP while responsibly attempting to resolve the allegation(s) made against them.

CHP has a zero-tolerance policy for cheating, a breach of academic or professional ethics. If allegations of cheating or a violation of the CHP Code of Ethics or Standards of Professional Conduct is confirmed, a breach of academic or professional ethics is confirmed, the national certification exam result or activity result will be invalidated and all certification(s) will be revoked with no refund provided for terminated services.

Allegations of cheating against a member, candidate, examinee will be investigated by CHP and a hearing will be held to determine if a violation of CHP standards, allied healthcare industry standards or USA Government law has occurred. Members must not participate in any activity that jeopardizes the security or integrity of CHP's national certification exam(s). This includes allegations of sharing intellectual property, allegations of sharing exam content or any material with any party. If it is found a violation has occurred CHP has the right to invalidate the national certification exam score, revoke all certification(s) and deem a candidate ineligible to retake the exam or sit for any future CHP national certification exam or activity. No refund will be provided for terminated services.

CHP may enforce disciplinary action against a member, candidate or examinee who engages in illegal, threatening, unlawful, unprofessional behavior, or an activity not specifically described as a violation in CHP's Code of Ethics or Standards of Professional Conduct.

CHP will report disciplinary actions taken against a member, candidate, examinee to concerned third parties, which may include the members, candidate or examinees certificate school, employer, regulatory agency, regulatory association, licensing body and law enforcement.

CHP Proctors are required to read, explain and enforce the rules of conduct prior to each national certification exam or activity. If a member, candidate or examinee violates the rules of conduct, the proctor can terminate the national certification exam or activity and request the member, candidate, examinee leave the examination or activity room. The proctor is required to file a written report with CHP. CHP will research and determine if any further disciplinary action is warranted. If it is found the actions of the member, candidate, examinee violates CHP Code of Ethics or Standards of Professional Conduct the exam will be invalidated, all existing certification(s) revoked and no refund will be provided for terminated services.

Member Self-Reporting Requirements

1. A member who has been convicted, found guilty or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving dishonesty, physical harm or the threat of physical harm to a person or property of another, or found guilty or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a felony must provide in writing to CHP, within thirty days of the conviction, plea, or finding of guilt, a copy of the conviction, plea, nolo contendere record, or docket entry.
2. A member who has been publicly sanctioned or denied a license or a professional credential by any professional association, professional licensing authority or board, or other professional regulatory body must provide in writing, within 30 days, to CHP a copy of the final action, sanction or disposition.

If it is found a member has violated CHP's Code of Ethics or Standards of Professional Ethics disciplinary action including revocation of your membership, revocation of candidacy and revocation of certification will be enforced.

Note: Certified Health Professionals is also known as CHP and CHP Corp.