Professional Credentials Built Around Defined Requirements.

Private professional designations awarded when candidates satisfy the rigorous requirements of an IHQPS credential scheme.

What an IHQPS Credential Means

An IHQPS professional credential is a private professional designation awarded when a candidate satisfies the requirements of the applicable credential scheme. It represents a documented assessment of knowledge and understanding within a defined scope.

IHQPS credentials are designed to support professional development and recognize competency in healthcare quality and patient safety principles. They are structured, transparent, and maintained through documented processes.

Credential Versus Course Completion

Understanding the distinction between participating in learning and earning a professional designation.

Certificate of Completion

  • Confirms program completion
  • Linked to learning participation
  • May not require independent assessment
  • Does not automatically prove professional competence

Professional Credential

  • Confirms scheme requirements were met
  • Linked to eligibility and assessment
  • Requires documented assessment
  • Represents the scope defined by the scheme

The Credential Process

A structured, transparent pathway from application to maintenance.

1

Review the Scheme

Examine the scope, requirements, and assessment details of the specific credential.

2

Check Eligibility

Ensure you meet the professional and educational prerequisites before applying.

3

Apply

Submit your formal application through the IHQPS portal.

4

Submit Documents

Provide the necessary evidence of eligibility and professional background.

5

Complete Assessment

Undergo the documented assessment process defined by the scheme.

6

Receive Decision

The assessment outcome is reviewed, and a formal decision is issued.

7

Maintain or Renew

Fulfill ongoing requirements to maintain the validity of your credential.

Available Credentials

Credentials are published only after their scheme documentation is fully approved.

Quality Improvement

IHQPS Quality Improvement Credential

Validates foundational to intermediate understanding of QI methods, measurement, and application in healthcare settings.

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Patient Safety

IHQPS Patient Safety Credential

Assesses knowledge in safety culture, human factors, incident learning, and systems thinking.

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Assessment Integrity

IHQPS upholds strict standards to ensure the validity and reliability of its credentials. Our assessment processes incorporate:

  • Identity verification checks
  • Documented assessment rules
  • Strict confidentiality controls
  • Malpractice and fraud prevention
  • Independent decision-making
  • Formal appeals procedure

Credential Maintenance

Maintaining an IHQPS credential ensures that knowledge remains current and aligned with evolving healthcare practices. Depending on the specific scheme, maintenance may involve:

Defined Validity Periods Renewal Requirements Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Recertification

Specific maintenance rules are documented within each credential's scheme literature and are applied only where formally defined.

Verify an IHQPS Credential

Trust and transparency are essential. Employers and verifiers can check the status of an active IHQPS-issued credential using its unique Credential ID and verification code.

Verify a Credential

Important Status Notice

IHQPS credentials are private professional credentials. They do not constitute an academic degree, governmental licence, medical board certification, or authorization to practise a regulated healthcare profession. Acceptance is determined independently by employers, regulators, institutions, and jurisdictions.