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.

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.

Email servicecenter@tha.org if you have questions about your continuing education requirements.

To take the CHT exam, email servicecenter@tha.org with proof of your continuing education credits. Once approved, a link to the online exam will be sent to you via email along with an invoice for the CHT application fee ($125 for THT members and $175 for non-members). You will have three opportunities to take and pass the exam..