What you're being assessed on
The CPPS™ credential validates professional knowledge and competence in patient safety. The examination covers safety culture, systems thinking, human factors and design, safety risks and responses, and performance measurement and improvement.
How the exam works
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120 multiple-choice questions
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150 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 70%
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1 attempt included in the fee; retakes are $549.00
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Answers autosave as you go, and questions and options are shuffled per candidate
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Available immediately after payment — sit it whenever you're ready
Eligibility & prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree or higher + 3 years healthcare experience
- Associate degree/equivalent + 5 years healthcare experience
What the exam covers
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Culture
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Systems Thinking, Human Factors Engineering and Design
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Safety Risks and Responses
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Performance Measurement, Analysis, Improvement and Monitoring
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Patient safety knowledge
OUTCOME 2
Safety risk management capability
OUTCOME 3
Systems-thinking ability
OUTCOME 4
Performance improvement competency
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Patient safety professionals
- Healthcare quality professionals
- Risk managers
- Clinicians
- Healthcare administrators
- Patient safety leaders
What your fee covers
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CPPS examination
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Exam registration support
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Scheduling guidance
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Certification support