/ en Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:20:21 -0500 Mon, 08 Apr 24 15:48:28 -0500 /career-resources/certification-center/cmrp <div class="raw-html-embed"> /* Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar */ .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; max-width: 1170px; margin: 0px auto 25px auto; } .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { position: absolute; bottom: 40px; color: #003087; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8); width: 100%; padding: 20px 40px; font-size: 3em; box-shadow: 0 3px 8px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, .6); } @media (max-width:991px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 2.5em; } } @media (max-width:767px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { font-size: 2em; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px; padding: 10px 20px; } } @media (max-width:530px) { .Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar h1 { position: relative; background-color: #63666A22; } } <header class="Banner_Title_Overlay_Bar"> <img alt="Banner Image" src="/sites/default/files/2024-04/aha-cc-cmrp-banner-image-1170x250.png"> <div> <h1>Certified Materials & Resource Professionals (CMRP) </h1> </div> </header> </div><div class="row"> p.center_Lead { color: #63666A; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1.4; font-size: 21px; margin-bottom:25px; } <div class="col-md-9"><p class="center_Lead">Invest in your future by earning the prestigious Certified Materials & Resource Professional (CMRP) designation. This nationally recognized credential serves as proof of your expertise and experience in health care supply chain and inventory management.</p><p class="center_Lead">Showcase your dedication to your career and highlight your accomplishments within the health care supply chain community with the CMRP certification.</p><p class="center_Lead">Learn about how to get certified or how to renew your <a href="#Certifications" title="Jump to Health Care Certifications For Professional Development">certification below</a> or visit <a href="https://www.ahrmm.org/education/cmrp" target="_blank" title="Visit Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) | CMRP Resources">Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management </a>(AHRMM).</p></div><div class="col-md-3"><div><h4 class="text-align-center"><a href="/career-resources/certification-center" title="黑料正能量 Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)">黑料正能量 Association Certification Center (AHA-CC)</a></h4><img src="/sites/default/files/2023-08/CMRP_logo_250x250.png" alt="Certified Materials & Resource Professionals (CMRP) Logo" width="250" height="250"><ul><li><a href="#Resources" title="Here you will find links to forms, documents, and other relevant content"><strong>Program Resources</strong></a></li><li>P: <a href="(312) 422-3702" title="Call the Certification team">(312) 422-3702</a></li><li>E: <a href="mailto:certification@aha.org?subject=Info%20about%20the%20AHA%20Certification%20Center:%20CMRP" title="Email the Certification team">certification@aha.org</a></li></ul></div></div></div><div class="row" id="Certifications"> /* PFLmenu */ .PFLmenu { margin: 20px auto; 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margin-bottom: 20px; } h2.SessionTitle { font-weight: 700; background-color: #003087; color: #fff; padding: 15px; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 33px; } .SessionEvents { margin-bottom: 30px; } .SessionEvents br { margin-bottom: 10px; } .SessionEvents h3 { font-size: 30px; } .SessionEvents h4 { color: #9d2235; } .SessionEvents ul { list-style: none; /* Remove default bullets */ padding-left: 25px; margin-bottom: 25px; } .SessionEvents ul li { margin-bottom: 7px; line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 16px; } .SessionEvents ul li::before { content: " "; font-size: 1em; margin-right: 10px; display: inline-block; height: 12px; background-color: #9d2235; width: 12px; position: relative; top: 0px; } .SessionEvents ul li { padding-left: 23px; text-indent: -23px; } <div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Qualify"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Do I Qualify for Certification?</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"><h3 id="Researchers">Eligibility for the examination requires <span>ONE</span> of the following:</h3><ul><li>Successful completion of all 5 <a href="https://www.ahrmm.org/education/academy" target="_blank" title="AHRMM | Academy Credential Program">AHRMM Academy</a> Cohorts</li><li>Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university plus three (3) years of associated health care resource and materials management* experience.</li><li>Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university plus five (5) years of associated health care resource and materials management* experience.</li><li>High school diploma or equivalent plus seven (7) years of associated health care resource and materials management* experience</li></ul><p><em><small>*Associated health care resource and materials management includes persons who are involved in the materials functions of health care facilities; or are active in the health care materials supply chain, including manufacturers, vendors, distributors, consultants and employees of group purchasing organizations.</small></em></p></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div><div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Logistics"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Testing Logistics</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"> <img alt="medical staff with hand to head" src="/sites/default/files/2022-09/spg_job_stressor_400.png"> </div>--><p>The 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center contracts with PSI to administer its certification exams.</p><p>Eligible candidates <a href="http://ams.aha.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=AHACertApply&ct1_credential=CMRP&ct2_process=CMRP_APP" title="Apply">must apply</a> to take the exam with the 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center. Once the candidate purchases their exam, they can schedule their exam with PSI through the <a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webkey=c2d2b8a9-0b78-4ff4-88c2-1fd4ebbd2302" title="AHA Certification Portal">AHA Certification Portal</a>. Candidates can schedule their exam with PSI at an approved <a href="https://home.psiexams.com/#/test-center?p=NGH9CHWN" title="Find an Exam Center">testing center</a> or they can schedule a <a href="https://www.psiexams.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PM-Online-Proctoring-Full-Guide.pdf" target="_blank" title="PSI | Testing Excellence: Online Proctoring Guide">live-remote proctored</a> exam with PSI.</p><p>If you need to reschedule an exam, log in to the <a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?webcode=CMRPApp&cr2_key=07D47864-E8E1-4ABE-9091-3F913F27CA32&ct3_requirement=CMRP_EXP&type=CMRP_EXP" target="_blank" title="Online Certification Management Portal">Online Certification Management Portal</a>.</p><h3>Exam cost:</h3><ul><li>$275 for AHRMM members</li><li>$425 for non-members</li><li>Eligible veterans can have the cost of their <a href="https://www.va.gov/education/about-gi-bill-benefits/how-to-use-benefits/test-fees/" target="_blank" title="U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs| Get paid back for test fees">exam reimbursed</a></li></ul><p>Candidates that pass their exam can expect to receive their official certification from the 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center two to four weeks after their testing date. Please contact the <a href="mailto:certification@aha.org?subject=Info%20about%20the%20AHA%20Certification%20Center:%20CMRP" title="Email the Certification team">黑料正能量 Association Certification Center</a> if you have questions about a certification or need the receipt for the exam for your records.</p></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div><div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Process"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Recertification Process</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"><h3>Certificants can renew their certification in <span>two</span> ways:</h3><ul><li><strong>Option 1:</strong> Track and renew your CE credits by logging into your <a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webkey=c2d2b8a9-0b78-4ff4-88c2-1fd4ebbd2302" target="_blank" title="Certification Portal">Certification Portal</a> and <a href="/system/files/media/file/2019/05/AHA_CC-CMRP-QualifyingActivities.pdf" target="_blank" title="AHA CC CMRP Qualifying Activities">documenting 45 qualifying contact hours</a> over your three-year certification period. <br><br><em><strong>NEW REQUIREMENT:</strong> For the CMRP, 15 of the required 45 CECs must be obtained from </em><a href="https://www.ahrmm.org/about/education" target="_blank" title="Visit AHRMM Education"><em>AHRMM sponsored education</em></a><em>.</em> <br><br><strong>Note the following transitional provisions:</strong><ul><li><strong>Certificants expiring in 2025:</strong> Exempt from this change. The new policy will impact the next three-year recertification cycle.</li><li><strong>Certificants expiring in 2026:</strong> Need a minimum of 7.5 CECs from AHRMM sponsored education. The full 15 CEC requirement will impact the next three-year recertification cycle.</li><li><strong>Certificants expiring in 2027 and beyond:</strong> Need to report a minimum of 15 CECs from AHRMM sponsored education when recertifying.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Option 2:</strong> Successfully pass the CMRP exam.</li></ul><p>Certificants may submit their renewal <span><strong>one year</strong></span> before the current expiration date. However, if you submit your application early, that will not change the expiration date or extend the next renewal cycle. Your 45 contact hours must fall within the three-year certification dates.</p><h3>Renewal fees:</h3><ul><li>$135 for AHRMM members</li><li>$225 for non-members</li></ul><p><em><small>Additional $50 if renewing in the 30 days after your expiration date.</small></em></p><p><em><small>You can submit your certification renewal up to 30 days after your expiration date with a $50 late fee. However, you cannot submit CECs you earned during this 30-day extended grace period. If you do not submit your renewal by the end of the 30-days, you will have to retake and successfully pass the exam to reinstate your credential.</small></em></p><p><em><small>The 黑料正能量 Association Certification Center may grant an extension of time to a certificant to complete the number of Continuing Education Credits (CECs) required for a recertification cycle. An extension of time shall not relieve the applicant of the responsibility for completion of the recertification requirements for the cycle in which the extension period falls. A certificant with a credential in Revoked status is NOT eligible to request an extension.</small></em></p></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div><div class="row SessionWrapper" id="Study"><h2 class="SessionTitle">Study Resources</h2><div class="SessionEvents"><div class="col-md-1"> </div><div class="col-md-10"><ul><li>Review the <a href="https://www.ahrmm.org/education/cmrp" target="_blank" title="AHRMM | CMRP Resources">AHRMM resource page</a> to see a list of materials and classes offered for CMRP exam preparation.</li><li>Take the <a href="https://www.psionlinestore.com/aha/" target="_blank" title="psi Testing Excellence | AHA (黑料正能量 Association Certification Center)">SAE-Self Assessment Exam</a>, an online test that parallels the actual certification exam.</li></ul></div><div class="col-md-1"> </div></div></div> .y-hr3 div:nth-child(2){ border-top: solid 2px lightgrey; margin: 25px 0px } <div class="row y-hr3"><div class="col-md-3"> </div><div class="col-md-6"> </div><div class="col-md-3"> </div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12" id="Resources"><div class="col-md-12"><h2>Program Resources</h2></div><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6"><h3>Quick Links</h3><ul><li><a href="http://www.ahrmm.org/" target="_blank">AHRMM</a></li><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2019/05/AHA_CC-CMRP-Handbook.pdf" target="_blank" title="AHA CC CMRP Handbook">Candidate Handbook</a></li><li><a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?site=aha&WebCode=runreports&RedirectUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fams.aha.org%2Feweb%2FReports%2FReportStart.aspx%3FReportKey%3Dc61e4e61-dc4e-4cc3-a20c-790963bebfd3%26cpg_code%3Dcmrp%26new_certs%3Dno&_ga=2.189543467.1619578656.1508702991-352981974.1508351712" target="_blank" title="Credential Verification">Credential Verification</a></li><li><a href="https://ams.aha.org/eweb/dynamicpage.aspx?webkey=c2d2b8a9-0b78-4ff4-88c2-1fd4ebbd2302" target="_blank" title="Certification Portal">Certification Portal</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-6"><h3>Forms</h3><ul><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2023/11/AHA-CC-W9.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the W9">W9</a></li><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2023/02/AHA_CC-Pin-Cert-form.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the Certificate/Pin Order Form">Certificate/Pin Order Form</a></li><li><a href="/system/files/media/file/2024/05/AHA_CC-Logo-form.pdf" target="_blank" title="View the Logo Order Form">Logo Order Form</a></li></ul></div><div class="col-md-4 col-sm-12"><h3>Health Care Certifications</h3><ul><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#PatientSafety" title="Patient Safety Professionals">Patient Safety Professionals</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#EnvironmentalServices" title="Environmental Services Professionals">Environmental Services Professionals</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#Facilities" title="Facilities Professionals">Facilities Professionals</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#Construction" title="Construction">Construction</a></li><li><a href="/career-resources/certification-center#SupplyChain" title="Supply Chain">Supply Chain</a></li></ul></div></div></div> Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:48:28 -0500 Certificate Programs