Recertification Requirements

The field of hazardous materials management and related areas change frequently. For that reason, accreditation standards require that certification in such fields be renewed periodically. To be an effective CHMM, you need to stay current on developments in the industry, and remain competent in the knowledge, skills and abilities you demonstrated by earning the CHMM designation. Maintaining the highest professional standards by continuing to uphold and abide by the Code of Ethics is also a requirement for recertification. To make sure this happens, IHMM requires you to be recertified every five years. CHMMs must earn a total of 200 certification maintenance points (CMPs) during a five (5) year cycle to qualify for recertification.

RECERTIFICATIONS DUE IN 2010 for the 5-Year Period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2009.

• CHMM Application for Recertification (Online)
• CHMM Recertification Handbook
• CHMM Examination Blueprint

IHMM developed the CHMM Recertification Program to provide certificants with guidelines to help them retain professional currency in their field. Professional development experiences are valuable learning activities, and certificants may receive Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs) by engaging in qualifying programs. Recognizing that there are many different types of professional development activities that CHMMs can participate in to help them maintain that currency, the Recertification Program provides various options certificants may utilize in meeting recertification requirements.

IHMM does not evaluate activities or pre-approve activities for CMP credit. Each CHMM is responsible for:

• Seeking out activities that relate to the competency requirements of the CHMM examination and contribute directly to their professional competence.
• Earning sufficient CMPs to recertify their credential.
• Maintaining appropriate documentation of their participation in those activities.
• Submitting documentation if selected for audit or IHMM requests verification of activities and CMPs claimed.

For more information on the IHMM Recertification Program, please visit the links below:

• Schedules for Current Year Submissions and 5-Year Recertification Cycle
• Forms
• Review Process
• Recertification Committee
• Earning Certification Maintenance Points (CMPs)
• A PowerPoint Presentation on the CHMM Recertification Process
• FAQs on the CHMM Recertification Standards