Chapter CPHRM Exam Prep Course

As a service to local chapters that want to support the professional development of their members, ASHRM offers a locally administered CPHRM Examination Preparation Course. This is a convenient, cost-effective local version of the courses provided by ASHRM.

The course's overview of material corresponds to the content areas of the exam and can help test-takers focus on areas for further study or review once-familiar subjects.

Program & Fees

ASHRM has set a standard administration fee of $3,000 for chapters to cover all specified support.  This fee covers:

• Honoraria for 2 faculty ($750 each) administered by ASHRM
• Travel, accommodations and expenses for 2 faculty arranged by ASHRM
• Processing of 7 contact hours of continuing education credits toward CPHRM renewal, FASHRM/DFASHRM designations, Nursing through the Illinois Nurses Association, and Category II (non-ACHE) toward advancement or recertification in the American College of Healthcare Executives.
• Provision of certificates of attendance with approved continuing education documentation

Terms for hosting a Chapter CPHRM Exam Prep Course (PDF)

Chapters may want to consider the following recommendations for planning a local CPHRM Exam Prep Course:

Pick a Date
Many chapters and clients bundle a prep course with a regular meeting or other program. It's optimal to allow three months to plan and market an event.  Check with ASHRM to make sure the prospective date does not conflict with ASHRM programming.

Select the Faculty
ASHRM has a roster of credentialed faculty and will coordinate faculty involvement.

Select a Location and Set the Fee
The prep course requires at least eight hours with a set agenda for content delivery (either one day from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., or two half-days of four hours each).  Chapters set the participant fee, which depends on expected number of participants (typically 20-30), where the course will be held, whether lunch will be served and other factors.

Order the Prep Guide
Unused books can be returned to the AHA fulfillment vendor for credit. Shipping costs can be minimized by ordering the books at least two weeks before the date of the course.

Promote the Event
ASHRM supplies sample program brochure and a list of local ASHRM members for chapters to contact. ASHRM also promotes local chapter courses in eNews and on the ASHRM Web site.

Cancellation Policy
Fees, less a $150 cancellation fee, are refundable only if written notice is postmarked or emailed no later than 20 business days before the session date. After 20 business days, fees are refundable, less air travel expenses for two faculty and a $150 cancellation fee.

Financial Support

Educational Grants
The ASHRM Educational Scholarship and Grant Program  supports advanced learning by providing educational grants to affiliated chapters in support of local offerings of certain educational programs.

More Information
For more information or with questions, contact Kelley Chrouser at kchrouser@aha.org or (312) 422-3981.