CPPS Examination Overview
Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course
Agenda
• Introduction by Moderator: Kara Lyven, MBA, CPPS
• Sessions on Culture, Measuring & Improving Performance, Patient Safety Risks &
Solutions, Systems Thinking & Design, and Leadership
• Breaks and Lunch included
• Test Taking Tips, Q&A, and Practice Questions at the end
Presenting Faculty
• Kara Lyven, MBA, CPPS - Executive Director for Patient Safety at Duke University Hospital
• Jonathan B. Cohen MD, MS, FASA, CPPS - Associate Member in Anesthesiology at Moffitt
Cancer Center
• Detailed backgrounds and achievements of faculty members
Course Overview & Objectives
Overview
• Preparation for CPPS examination for experienced patient safety professionals
• Review of domain content areas and test-taking strategies
Learning Objectives
• Review the five patient safety domains outlined in the exam
• Analyze patient safety scenarios similar to exam questions
• Self-assessment for exam readiness and identification of study areas
Continuing Education
• IHI Patient Safety Congress 2023 offers CE credits for various healthcare professionals
• Instructions for claiming credits and deadline for credit claims
Additional CPPS Information
, • Resources available on ihi.org/cpps for exam preparation
• Online CPPS Practice Exam for self-assessment
• Explanation of the Practice Exam's purpose and benefits
CPPS Exam & Certification
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Defines the CPPS credential and its significance in healthcare
• Requirements for certification and successful exam completion
Certifying Body & Eligibility
• Overview of the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS)
• Eligibility criteria based on academic and professional experience levels
Exam Details
• Exam fee structure and additional international fees
• Content areas tested in the CPPS examination
• Explanation of scored and pretest questions
FAQs
• Prerequisites and eligibility requirements for CPPS exam
• Information on exam fees and international fees
• Core domains tested in the CPPS examination
Types of Exam Questions
Recall Questions
• Focus on recalling specific information
• Require memory-based responses
• Test retention of facts and details
• Constitute a small percentage of the exam
Application Questions
• Involve applying knowledge to new situations
Certified Professional in Patient Safety Review Course
Agenda
• Introduction by Moderator: Kara Lyven, MBA, CPPS
• Sessions on Culture, Measuring & Improving Performance, Patient Safety Risks &
Solutions, Systems Thinking & Design, and Leadership
• Breaks and Lunch included
• Test Taking Tips, Q&A, and Practice Questions at the end
Presenting Faculty
• Kara Lyven, MBA, CPPS - Executive Director for Patient Safety at Duke University Hospital
• Jonathan B. Cohen MD, MS, FASA, CPPS - Associate Member in Anesthesiology at Moffitt
Cancer Center
• Detailed backgrounds and achievements of faculty members
Course Overview & Objectives
Overview
• Preparation for CPPS examination for experienced patient safety professionals
• Review of domain content areas and test-taking strategies
Learning Objectives
• Review the five patient safety domains outlined in the exam
• Analyze patient safety scenarios similar to exam questions
• Self-assessment for exam readiness and identification of study areas
Continuing Education
• IHI Patient Safety Congress 2023 offers CE credits for various healthcare professionals
• Instructions for claiming credits and deadline for credit claims
Additional CPPS Information
, • Resources available on ihi.org/cpps for exam preparation
• Online CPPS Practice Exam for self-assessment
• Explanation of the Practice Exam's purpose and benefits
CPPS Exam & Certification
Certified Professional in Patient Safety (CPPS)
• Defines the CPPS credential and its significance in healthcare
• Requirements for certification and successful exam completion
Certifying Body & Eligibility
• Overview of the Certification Board for Professionals in Patient Safety (CBPPS)
• Eligibility criteria based on academic and professional experience levels
Exam Details
• Exam fee structure and additional international fees
• Content areas tested in the CPPS examination
• Explanation of scored and pretest questions
FAQs
• Prerequisites and eligibility requirements for CPPS exam
• Information on exam fees and international fees
• Core domains tested in the CPPS examination
Types of Exam Questions
Recall Questions
• Focus on recalling specific information
• Require memory-based responses
• Test retention of facts and details
• Constitute a small percentage of the exam
Application Questions
• Involve applying knowledge to new situations
