How long does this certification take?

The programme is 11 Weeks and can be completed at your own pace through our self-paced online option, or alongside live virtual sessions.

Is this certification globally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are internationally recognised and carry CPD credits, making them valuable for career advancement worldwide.

What level is this certification?

This is a Advanced Level certification, suitable for professionals with relevant experience or background in the field.

You can enrol by emailing info@certifications.ac, contacting us via WhatsApp at +254 722 223 084, or filling the enrolment form below.

Certified Health Records Management Specialist (CHRMS)

Q: What is the Certified Health Records Management Specialist?

The Certified Health Records Management Specialist is a globally recognised professional certification by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI), designed to equip professionals with advanced competencies in Leadership & Management.

Executive Summary

Certified Health Records Management Specialist

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Health Records Management Specialist (CHRMS) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing.

This 11 Weeks programme is structured around ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CHRMS holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification

Certified Health Records Management Specialist

Acronym

CHRMS

Who Should Enrol?

Safety and Health Officers
HSE Managers and Supervisors
Site and Operations Safety Leads
Risk and Compliance Practitioners

Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

All study materials and study guide
Access to GLI online learning portal
Online examination and assessment
Digital certificate and digital badge
Physical certificate (shipped to you)
CPD credits for professional bodies
GLI alumni network membership
Facilitator and tutor support
Resource downloads and reference library
Automatic enrolment confirmation

Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Leadership Capability

Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex occupational safety functions

Career Advancement

Accelerate your career towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles

Strategic Thinking

Build the strategic thinking, analysis and execution skills of world-class leaders

Organisational Impact

Design and implement occupational safety systems that drive performance and measurable results

Personal Excellence

Develop emotional intelligence, resilience and authentic executive presence

Global Employability

Qualify for occupational safety roles across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations worldwide

Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Health Records Governance

✦Patient Record Creation

✦Health Information Access Controls

✦Electronic Health Records Governance

✦Records Audit Trails

✦Health Records Disaster Recovery

Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified Health Records Management Specialist · module 20 is the capstone

1

Health Records Governance

Records, documents and information governance · Occupational safety and health principles · The business and moral case for HSE

2

Health Information Lifecycle

Managing service delivery in health, education and technical settings · Building a compliance programme that can be tested · GRC technology and continuous monitoring

3

Medical Record Classification

Employment compliance, contracts and workforce risk · Data privacy compliance in practice · Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance

4

Patient Record Creation

Documentation, record retention and the audit trail · Investigating misconduct · Business continuity and operational resilience

5

Health Records Retention

Records, documents and information governance · Data privacy compliance in practice · The three lines model and who owns risk

6

Clinical Documentation Standards

IT governance, compliance and data protection obligations · Controls that work versus controls that exist · Assurance mapping and avoiding duplicate assurance

7

Health Information Access Controls

Banking operations, controls and customer service · IT governance and technology control frameworks · Controls that work versus controls that exist

8

Patient Confidentiality

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Leading governance projects and change · Culture, ethics and behaviour change

9

Health Data Privacy

Customer data, consent and privacy in service · Regulatory and digital transformation · Digital ethics and responsible AI

10

Electronic Health Records Governance

Records, documents and information governance · Contractor and visitor safety · The procurement cycle and operating models

11

Records Indexing and Retrieval

Records, documents and information governance · Integration with quality and environment · Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

12

Health Records Quality Assurance

Quality management: prevention, conformance and the cost of getting it wrong · Crisis and reputation communication · Findings, reporting and remediation

13

Records Audit Trails

External audit: risk, evidence and the opinion · Aligning teams around strategy · Measuring strategic progress

14

Health Information Release Procedures

Financial reporting standards and their application · The customer experience (CX) discipline · The sales pipeline and forecasting discipline

15

Records Security

Security fundamentals: assets, threats and proportionate control · Cross-border data and transfers · International and cross-border tax

16

Health Records Disaster Recovery

Emergency preparedness, response and recovery · Customer journey mapping and service design · Customer retention, loyalty and lifetime value

17

Records Disposal and Archiving

Records, documents and information governance · Influencing and safety leadership · Wellbeing and holistic health strategy

18

Health Information Compliance

Compliance programmes: obligations, controls and proportionate design · Record-keeping and data protection · Data, records and confidentiality tech

19

Health Records Performance Management

Performance management that is worth the time it takes · Building an ethical culture · AI, ethics and algorithmic accountability

20

Health Records Management Capstone

Records, documents and information governance · Policy and public engagement · Media and public communication

Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range

21

Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation

Audience-centred communication and message structure · Presentation design: architecture, visuals and data · Public speaking: rhetoric, delivery and managing anxiety

22

Leadership and Team Effectiveness

Leadership and management: two jobs, one role · Building teams: roles, norms and re-forming after change · Delegation levels and the authority-accountability match

23

Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning

Structuring information: patterns, comparison and synthesis · Evidence, sources and the correlation trap · Reasoning with data: statistics, metrics and misleading figures

24

Professional Decision-Making

Decision quality: criteria, alternatives and trade-offs · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs · Decision governance: authority, documentation and review

25

Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management

Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Influence and persuasion: credibility, framing and ethics · Deadlock, difficult counterparts and negotiation ethics

26

Project and Execution Management

Project start-up: mobilisation in the first ninety days · Change adoption: making a strategy stick in practice · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems

27

Financial Literacy for Professionals

Reading the numbers: what financial statements tell a manager · Budgets, costs and the money conversation · Strategic finance: cash, capital structure and value creation

28

Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals

Working with AI tools professionally · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation · Everyday security: information, devices and social engineering

29

Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability

Values, ethical judgement and tolerated behaviour · Governance and accountability for the professional · Accountability, initiative and professional reputation

30

Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth

Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap · Attention, focus and the cost of interruption · Career development, adaptability and personal reinvention

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

Health Information Lifecycle — applied to your own work
Medical Record Classification — applied to your own work
Patient Record Creation — applied to your own work
Health Records Retention — applied to your own work
Clinical Documentation Standards — applied to your own work
Health Information Access Controls — applied to your own work

Enrolment Process

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CHRMS certification?

The Certified Health Records Management Specialist is a professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute. It covers 20 core modules specific to Health Records Management Specialist, culminating in the capstone “Health Records Management Capstone”, plus 10 professional elective modules common to all GLI certifications. Candidates study through the online portal, submit the capstone project and sit a final examination; those who pass receive a verifiable certificate carrying a unique certificate ID.

Who should enrol in the CHRMS?

This certification is ideal for Safety and Health Officers, HSE Managers and Supervisors, Site and Operations Safety Leads and Risk and Compliance Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CHRMS certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CHRMS internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with ISO 45001, OSHA and recognised occupational health and safety standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CHRMS certification?

The Certified Health Records Management Specialist is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CHRMS certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CHRMS?

The Certified Health Records Management Specialist is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CHRMS?

The Certified Health Records Management Specialist carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CHRMS while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CHRMS?

Graduates progress towards senior HSE and safety-leadership roles. The CHRMS strengthens your expertise in occupational safety, health and workplace wellbeing and positions you for advancement across construction, energy, manufacturing, marine and industrial operations.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

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The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

HSE Director

Private Sector

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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Safety Manager

NGO Sector

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I earned my CHRMS while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Site Safety Lead

Government

Certified Health Records Management Specialist

Certified Health Records Management Specialist

Certification at a Glance

Who Should Enrol?

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Core Competencies You Will Develop

Programme Modules

What You Will Achieve

How to Get Certified

Common Questions

What Our Alumni Say

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