A Certification Pathway Built for Health Center and Free Clinic Risk Professionals
Strong risk management protects your patients, your staff, and your organization. This training program, funded entirely by HRSA and provided at no cost to participants or their organizations, helps risk professionals at Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) deemed health centers and FTCA deemed free clinics earn the Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management (CPHRM) designation—the field's premier credential—through training built specifically for your career. No matter your current experience level, there's a path designed for you.
Why Risk Management Education Matters
Every health center and free clinic depends on strong risk management to protect patients, support staff, and reduce liability. Formal training and certification help your organization identify risk earlier, respond more effectively, and meet the expectations of the FTCA program. Investing in your team's risk management expertise is one of the most effective ways to strengthen patient safety and organizational resilience.
Why Earn the CPHRM Designation
The CPHRM credential, administered by the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management (ASHRM), is the most widely recognized certification in the field. Earning this demonstrates mastery across clinical and patient safety, risk financing, healthcare operations, legal and regulatory issues, and claims management—a credential that travels with you throughout your career.
Who Should Register
This program is open to risk professionals at FTCA deemed health centers and FTCA deemed free clinics—at any experience level. Whether you've been managing risk for years or are just getting started, you're encouraged to register. After you sign up, a brief eligibility check will match you to the training path that fits your background best.
How It Works
When registration opens, register using the button that will be on this page. Complete a short eligibility check so we can match you to the right starting point. Complete your training, which may include live sessions, self-paced online coursework, and in-person options, depending on your path. Sit for the CPHRM exam and earn your designation.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This program is designed to accommodate participants at every experience level. Your eligibility check will identify the training path that fits your background.
No. The program is funded entirely by HRSA and provided at no cost to participants or their organizations.
Time commitment varies by training path and includes a mix of live sessions and self-paced coursework. Training elements include the following:
- Virtual Risk Management Boot Camp: 6 hours over 2 days [all registrants]
- Self-Paced Online CPHRM Preparatory Modules: 12-15 hours [all registrants]
- In-Person Healthcare Risk Management Essentials and Advanced Applications Workshops: 2-3 days each [select registrants]
- Self-Paced Online Healthcare Risk Management Core Courses: 7-9 hours [select registrants]
Full details are provided after you register.
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