Certification

Welcome to the ACHSM Certification program.

We developed the Certification program to provide professional credentialing to health managers and leaders.

The program is part of our strategy to increase advocacy for the health management profession through professional growth and development. Please see links on the right for an overview of the strategic plan from College President Dr Neale Fong.

The Certification program supports our mission to "develop, equip and support high-performing health, community and aged care leaders to deliver quality services and improve community health and wellbeing".

Following membership consultation in 2019, we have designed two tiers of Certification for ACHSM members:

  • Tier 1: Certified Health Manager (for Associate Fellows)
  • Tier 2: Certified Health Executive (for Fellows).

To participate in this program you will need to:

  • be an existing ACHSM Associate Fellow or Fellow. If you’re not already a member of the College, join up today.
  • have at least 5 years experience in health management leadership OR
  • have at least 3 years experience AND have completed 1 point in ACHSM education requirements.

The table below describes program entry requirements and pathways.

Do I qualify?

ACHSM membership status Do I qualify? What’s next?
NOT a member of the College Not yet Apply to become a member
Member of the College – STUDENT Not yet Undertake further ACHSM activities to achieve 12 points to advance to Associate Fellow
Member of the College – MEMBER Not yet Undertake further ACHSM activities to achieve 12 points to advance to Associate Fellow
Member of the College – ASSOCIATE FELLOW Probably If you can demonstrate 3 years' management or leadership experience as part of the application process, you will be eligible.
Member of the College – FELLOW Yes

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Click below to get started on your ACHSM Certification journey today.