Health Care Environmental Services (EVS) Certification
The Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) program pairs quality education for high-performing health care environmental services professionals with evidence-based training sessions.
With a 99% satisfaction rate, the train-the-trainer program prepares participants to share the CHEST with their staff. It includes essential education needed to perform their duties, including infection prevention, disinfection, communication, safety, waste and linen handling, and floor care.
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Why should you have a CHEST trainer on your team?
Facilitate the execution of evidence based, science-backed infection prevention practices at your facility.
To demonstrate the value of environmental services technicians in the delivery of patient care by improving patient outcomes.
Increase job satisfaction and employee retention while boosting overall performance.
About CHEST Training
AHA's Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) program offers certification for environmental services frontline workers. It was established using a comprehensive nationwide job analysis of a health care environmental services technician’s responsibilities and defined focus groups.
The program covers all aspects of a frontline worker’s typical tasks and accountabilities.
About Train-the-Trainer Program
AHE uses a train-the-trainer approach for the Certified Health Care Environmental Services Technician (CHEST) program. Taking this course prepares you to adequately train the staff in your department to earn their CHEST certification.
Learn about the CHEST Training Model & Curriculum!
CHEST Resources
Questions? Contact CHEST@aha.org to learn more.
AHE Members Save on CHEST Registration
AHE members save on Signature Training Programs and much more! Members benefit from best-in-class tools, products, education, and training that raise the standard of the health care environmental services field and shape the future workforce of professionals across all care settings.
Who should attend CHEST train-the-trainer workshops?
The CHEST program is ideal for staff who supervise technicians responsible for disinfecting the environment of care.
- Health Care Environmental Services Directors, Managers and Supervisors
- Trainers and Educators
- Contract Agencies and Consultants
- EVS Product and/or Service Providers
- Infection Prevention Professionals
Questions? Contact CHEST@aha.org to learn more.
CHEST Policies & Fees
Learn more about the CHEST curriculum and how you can prepare for the next workshop.