AzAHQ Certification Grant

Purpose
To award financial assistance to AzAHQ members who have not yet obtained the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ) or have an inactive status.

Amount of Grant
Registration for ONE (1) AzAHQ CPHQ Review course and ONE (1) CPHQ exam.ONE (1) grant recipient will be determined annually by the AzAHQ Board of Directors. The recipient of this grant must complete the AzAHQ CPHQ review course & exam within one (1) year of receiving the grant.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Open to all quality professionals who are individual AzAHQ members in good standing, excluding current AzAHQ Board of Directors.
2. The applicant must be currently working in the healthcare quality field.
3. The applicant should not yet be a CPHQ at the time of grant submission.
4. Those applying for the Certification Grant are not eligible for the AzAHQ Memorial Scholarship fund.

Deadline

Applications are accepted annually at AzAHQ’s Office and must be received by September 30, 2011. Applications may be submitted via email to Holly Grems at azahqassociationmanager@juno.com.

Mailed applications should be sent to:
Holly Grems, AzAHQ Association Mgr
20118 N. 67th Ave, Ste 300-470
Glendale, AZ 85308              

Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The AzAHQ Board of Directorswill review completed applications and score them based on the application criteria.

Notification
The grant recipient will be announced at the November 2011 Educational Conference. They will also be recognized in AzAHQ Newsletter.

Directions

1. All applications will be scored based upon the applicant’s compliance with eligibility criteria as well as the quality and comprehensiveness of responses.
2. Resumes/CVs will not be accepted.

Required Documentation
The following may be attached separately.

1. One complete, typed copy of the grant application. Hand-written applications will not be considered.
2. Two letters of recommendation from a colleague or supervisor in support of the applicant’s pursuit of CPHQ.
3. Describe primary responsibilities in current job role and key work accomplishments within last 2 years. (250 word maximum)
4. An essay that describes reasons for seeking certification and perceived benefits for career advancement. (500 word maximum)

Questions
For questions about this grant or the application process, contact Holly Grems at azahqassociationmanager@juno.com or 623-680-9955.