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Certification

Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners

Certification Description
CHESP status provides both internal and external rewards. CHESPs enjoy the pride of recognition of being among the elite in a critical field of healthcare. CHESP is a premier credential based on a sound assessment that provides distinction in an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Certifying Organization
American Hospital Association
http://www.aha.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional Website

Certification Description
A hotel maintenance worker must perform a variety of responsibilities to ensure hotel maintenance standards are achieved, from carrying out repairs to cleaning up facilities. The Hospitality Skills Certification (HSC) brings the professional clout to the people who are in the front-line with guests.

Certifying Organization
American Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Institute
https://ahlei.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Maintenance Employee Website

Certifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
http://www.iicrc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 4 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Journeyman Fire & Smoke Restorer Website

Certifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
http://www.iicrc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Fire & Smoke Restorer Website

Certifying Organization
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification
http://www.iicrc.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Master Textile Cleaner Website

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