We are grateful to the following faculty members for their contributions to and development of the content for these review courses: ​

Jonathan B. Cohen, MD, MS, FASA, CPPS
Associate Member, Department of Anesthesiology
Moffitt Cancer Center

Maureen Ann Frye, MSN, CRNP, ANP-BC, CPPS, CPHQ
Principal
Vizient, Inc.

Karen Garvey, RN, MPA/HCA, BSN, DFASHRM, CPHRM, CPPS
Vice President of Safety and Clinical Risk Management
Parkland Hospital

Erin Graydon-Baker, MS, RRT, CPPS
IHI Faculty

Sheri Herner, PharmD, MHSA, FCCP, BCPS, CPPS
Medication Safety and Quality Coordinator
Kaiser Permanente

John B. Hertig, PharmD, MS, CPPS
Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Butler University

Mark Jarrett, MD, MBA, MS, CPPS
Senior Health Advisor
Northwell Health

Kara Lyven, MBA, CPPS
Executive Director, Patient Safety
Duke University Hospital

Dot Snow, MPH, CPPS, CPHQ
Managing Director, Health Plan Regulatory Services
Kaiser Permanente

None of the planners, presenters, or staff for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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In support of improving patient care, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

 

 

 

 

This program is approved to provide 7 credits for physicians, nurses, pharmacy, and Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS) recertification.

The Institute for Healthcare Improvement designates this internet live course for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity may also be applicable for other professions that accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

None of the planners, presenters, or staff for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

A growing list of countries accept ACCME-accredited education

As a result of this program, attendees will be able to:

1. Review the patient safety domains, following the exam content outline
2. Discuss patient safety scenario examples similar to actual exam questions
3. Assess their own level of preparedness for the exam and address additional areas for self-study

CE Instructions

In order to be eligible for a continuing education certificate, attendees must complete the online evaluation within 30 days of the continuing education activity. After this period, you will be unable to receive a certificate.

Continuing education credits will not be awarded for non-educational activities, including (but not limited to) meals, breaks, and receptions.

The application window for this year's scholarships has closed. A new scholarship window will open in May 2025.

Scholarships include full coverage for the fees of:

• Online CPPS Review Course
• CPPS Practice Exam
• CPPS credentialing exam

Any professional working in or around health care who can demonstrate need is encouraged to apply. Applicants must also possess academic and professional experience at one of the following levels:

• Baccalaureate degree or higher, plus three years of experience (includes time spent in clinical rotations and residency programs) in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry

OR​​

• Associate degree or equivalent plus five years of experience (includes time spent in clinical rotations) in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry​

CPPS Candidate Handbook​

CPPS Recertification Handbook​​​

Jonathan B. Cohen, MD, MS, FASA, CPPS Associate Member, Department of Anesthesiology Moffitt Cancer Center
Karen Garvey, MPA/HCA, BSN, DFASHRM, CPHRM, CPPS Vice President, Safety & Clinical Risk Management Parkland Hospital
Erin Graydon-Baker, MS, RRT, CPPS Retired Patient Safety professional 
Sheri J. Herner, PharmD, MHSA, FCCP, 
BCPS, CPPS Medication Safety and Quality Coordinator Kaiser Permanente
John B. Hertig, PharmD, MS, CPPS Chair and Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mark P. Jarrett, MD, MBA, CPPS Northwell Health
Kara Lyven, MBA, CPPS Executive Director, Patient Safety Duke University Hospital
Dorothy L. Snow, MPH, CPPS, CPHQ Managing Director, Health Plan Regulatory Services Kaiser Permanente
Kristin Cronin, Project Manager Institute for Healthcare Improvement