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What is the process for completing the certification?
1. Register for the training program/classes: Register for the online course or one of our LIVE in-person events
2. Take the online exam within 65 days of beginning the first class module. Participants must receive a passing grade of 75% in order to receive their certification. Your course timer will not start until your first module is accessed. You may still register and the 65 days will not start.
Are there continuing education requirements for certification?
Yes, you must complete a minimum of (2) advanced and (3) intermediate courses annually. Each participant must maintain the minimum educational requirements to be in good standing with the designation. If you do not complete your continuing education requirements you will be listed as non-compliant until you bring your certification education requirements current. Being non-compliant does not exonerate you from your annual fees. You must cancel your designation in order to not be charged your annual fees.
How can I meet continuing education requirements?
There are 80+ hours of continuing education in our learning management system that you can access on demand. You can attend one of our live virtual summits (webinars) which are held monthly or watch them on demand at your leisure after the date. You can submit content from other educational sessions or summits to be reviewed by our team. You can also attend our annual conference and obtain your CEUs live at our event.
What is the purpose of taking an exam?
The exam is designed by HR professionals to make sure that you understand and have retained the information outlined in the educational sessions and online courses. It’s also a key factor that differentiates our certification from others in that it gives the program much more value as it allows you to test your own skills for learning and proves that you’ve personally gained the knowledge for certification. Most importantly it shows prospective employers that you’ve done your due diligence in learning what is most important in healthcare reform and its effect on your benefits and healthcare programs.
Who are the certification course instructors?
Our program is unique because our instructors are human resource and wellness specialists in the field of health & well-being who understand the timeline of implementation of different laws, the landscape of well-being programs and the pillars of well-being. The program does not cover theoretical or hypothetical situations. They are not vendors, service providers, or consultants who are selling the services. Participants are learning best practices from actual industry professionals that are experts in understanding current trends, rules, and regulations.
How was this certification created and how is it different from others I’ve seen in the industry?
The Corporate Health & Wellness Association spent the over a decade developing the Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® certification. We partnered with senior leaders from some of the most successful industry leading companies to incorporate industry best practices. In collaboration with one another, we’ve put together very topical and industry-specific information for this program. The certification was created as the main source of information for employers, consultants, health insurance agents, insurance companies, healthcare providers, governmental entities, and other industry stakeholders. It’s designed to provide a central point of education and information for the implications of the industry. Our Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist® course is the most comprehensive program available and will give you an actual designation that will not only be helpful to build your knowledge base but also develop you into a more marketable individual. Recipients of the certification must pass a comprehensive exam showing a thorough understanding of healthcare reform current trends, rules, and regulations. Certification is not granted to those who simply “sit in” on the certification programs. Exam questions are developed through the Corporate Wellness and Education Committee which is made up of professionals who are experts in wellness. Our program offers continuing education credits to ensure that participants stay up-to-date on industry best practices and case studies.