Certified Healthcare Trustee

A Commitment to Good Governance

In this rapidly changing health care environment great leadership needs to be a constant. THT's Certified Healthcare Trustee designation is earned through a voluntary program designed to help health care board members become better leaders and show their commitment to good governance to their hospital and community.

By earning your CHT you show that you are qualified to make effective and efficient decisions for the future of your health care organization. In this evolving industry it is vital for board members to be prepared and excel as leaders in this field. Transform from a good board member to an exceptional asset for your hospital or health care system.

By becoming a CHT you:

Show your commitment to your community and the health care industry.
Demonstrate your governance and health care expertise.
Increase your confidence as a leader.
Differentiate yourself.
Increase your network.

How to Become a CHT

To become a CHT, board members must complete the following:

One year of board service.
Twenty-four hours of continuing education within the last three years by approved sources.
Pass the CHT exam with a score of 70 or higher.
CHT Application Fee, $125

Board Service

Those applying for the CHT designation must complete at least 12 months of board service to be verified by the CEO. Verification by the CEO will be available once you receive the CHT form after the exam.

Continuing Education Requirements

To have continuing education hours counted you must submit a record of attendance to THT staff; this may include a CE certificate of completion (preferred), event agenda, event handouts, etc. THT may require additional supporting documentation to be submitted and/or completion of THT's CE completion form.

Education hours can be taken from a variety of sources, but approval is up to the discretion of THT staff. CE hours are accepted from professional organizations and associations such as the Texas Hospital Association, American Hospital Association, the Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals, American College of Healthcare Executives, Healthcare Financial Management Association and other organization. CE may also be counted toward CHT hours if educators and professionals are brought on site to educate the board at the hospital. If a CE completion form is not available from the education provider, you may complete this PDF form and send it into the THT office or complete this online form. All CE submitted is subject to approval from THT staff.

CHT Exam

The exam for the CHT designation is available only online. To sign up to take the exam, register through this site, submit the CHT application fee of ($125 for THT members and $175 for non-members) at the time of taking the exam, and pass the exam (three opportunities to pass).

CHT Application and Verification

Once you have completed and passed the exam you will be able to download and print the verification form for your CEO to sign. Please submit the verification form and any CE certificates of completion simultaneously.

This program has a term of three years with an option to renew after the third year. Education must either be completed through approved sources or completed in specific categories.

Mail copies of the certificate of completion, verification form and education proof of attendance to:

THT-Board Certification
1108 Lavaca, Suite 700
Austin, TX 78701

Email materials to THT at info@tht.org.

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