It’s That Time Again- CVAHP Certification Renewal Reminder

Every 3 years post initial certification starts the renewal process. In 2021, forty-three CVAHP certifications are due for renewal. To avoid a “last-minute scramble,” check your total credits to date by logging on to your SMT Candidate Record here. The SMT Candidate site automatically tallies the CE credits as you enter them in your candidate record by credits per the 4 AHVAP pillars. 

SMT sends reminders to enter CE credits every six months to all with an active certification.  Make sure to update your contact information as changes occur to ensure you receive the notices from SMT.

CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

• Recertification Fee
  • Member $150
  • Non-Member $250
• Term is 3 years
  • Applicant is required to submit a record of completion of 45 hours of educational credits related to the four pillars of Healthcare Value Analysis: Governance and Structure, Healthcare Value Analysis Methodology, Professionalism and Business Ethics, and Finance.
  • Credit hours must be logged in the SMT Candidate Processing system (Follow the link in the on-line Certification Handbook, page 27). The following information is required to log your education:
    • Provider type (select the type of education hours earned from the drop-down list),
    • Provider name, Domain (select the AHVAP pillar from the drop-down list),
    • Quantity (number of educational hours earned for the activity), and
    • Date earned.
    • Click on “Saved” at the top left of the screen to add the entry. The log keeps a running tally of your credit hours.
    • Click ADD a Continuing Education Unit to enter additional Credits.
  • Once your total reaches 45 Credits and you receive notice of time for renewal,
    • Click “Renew Now” to renew your Certificate.
    • Click the printer icon to view and print the Certificate.
• Educational Credits required for renewal are based on the Education Type, Maximum Credits and Proof of Completion per the table on page 29 in the Handbook.
  Proof of completion must be submitted only if you receive notice your educational entry is being audited.
  • Educational Sessions must be at least 30 minutes in duration and be reported in a minimum of 0.5 contact hour increments

  • Attendees must be in attendance at least 50 minutes of a 60-minute webinar/lecture to receive credit for the session.

  • Hours reported in excess of the maximum allowed for an Education type will not be eligible toward certification renewal requirements.

  • Educational credits must be completed during the current certification renewal period. Excess credits do not carry over to the next period.

  • You may occasionally receive an automatic audit email for certain credits you entered with follow up instructions.

Still have questions? Contact us at info@ahvap.org.