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Train Your Team

 

AHE Train-the-Trainer programs empower EVS leaders to take charge of their organization’s strategic goals in the environment of care. Become a designated trainer for your team through AHE’s train-the-trainer program and bring the certification program to your EVS technicians. Unsure which program to choose? Compare the topics covered in T-CHEST, T-CNACC and T-CSCT to find the best fit for your organization.

Train-the-Trainer Programs

Train-the-trainer programs help environmental services leaders to take charge of their team’s training at a low cost. Technicians’ individual certification allows for increased competency and confidence in their jobs as proper cleaning and disinfection techniques in the environment of care directly impacts the rate of health care associated infections (HAIs) and patient outcomes.

Ensure your organization demonstrates a proactive approach to improving these outcomes by becoming a designated trainer in one or all programs below. Your team’s certifications will help EVS technicians define and maintain required compliance in the environment of care. The educational offerings below will help you cultivate a competent and motivated environmental services department at your organization. Explore each program details below:

Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician Train-the-Trainer
(T-CHEST)

Environmental Services Fundamentals

In this program, trainers of frontline workers learn how to clean and disinfect acute care areas and get prepared to train and certify their staff.

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Certification Surgical Cleaning Technicians Train-the-Trainer
(T-CSCT)

Surgical Suite Cleaning

In this program, trainers of frontline workers learn how to clean and disinfect operating rooms and get prepared to train and certify their staff.

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Certificate in Non-Acute Care Cleaning Train-the-Trainer
(T-CNACC)

Non-acute Care Cleaning

In this program, trainers of frontline workers learn how to clean and disinfect non-acute areas and get prepared to train and certify their staff.

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Designated T-CHEST, T-CSCT, and T-CNACC trainers are not eligible to take the CHEST, CSCT, or CNACC exams. CHEST, CSCT, and CNACC certification exams are not intended for managers, directors, or non-EVS front-line personnel. The EVS technicians trained by designated trainers should be the only participants eligible to take the certification exam.

EVS professionals or supporting partners (e.g. vendors, organization trainers) can become designated T-CHEST, T-CSCT, and T-CNACC trainers only by attending AHE Train-the-Trainer (T3) Programs.

Designated T-CHEST, T-CSCT, and T-CNACC trainers can only train EVS staff within their facility. Supporting industry professionals (e.g. vendors, solution partners) can only train the sales personnel within their organization. They are not eligible to extend the training to any of their clients or customers.

In case of change in employment, the designated T-CHEST, T-CSCT, and T-CNACC trainers can continue their designation but can only train EVS staff within their current organization and only after contacting AHE at ahe@aha.org or submitting a contact update form with updated employment status.

Trainer Eligibility Requirements

 

Trainer Designation Renewal

Refresh your facilitating skills, practice content delivery, and fulfill the requirements of the designated trainer in this one-day virtual program. Designed for all T-CHEST, T-CSCT, and T-CNACC trainers.

Bootcamp for Trainers

 

Need More Training for Your Team?

Skill.Set.Go.™

The subscription-based training is skills-driven and designed to take your technicians’ performance to the next level. Meet the training requirements set by accrediting organizations, with easily accessible reports and transcripts.

Have a Team of 15 or More?

Host a Private Program at Your Facility

Bring AHE-developed education directly to your organization, saving time and money. Enhance your team’s skills and knowledge with our tailored programs, designed to meet your specific needs and goals.