CPSA Recertification by Examination
Every five years, BGC Diplomates are required to recertify in order to maintain their certification. This can be accomplished by submitting a CM Points (CMP) Submission (see next section) or by retaking their certification exam. The following table shows which credentials or designations are eligible for recertification by exam:
| Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH-Comprehensive) | Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH-Aspects)1 |
| Certified Professional Product Steward (CPPS) | Certified Associate Industrial Hygienist (CAIH)1 |
| Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) | Qualified Environmental Professional (QEP) |
| Certified Process Safety Auditor (CPSA) | Environmental Professional In-Training (EPI) |
1Because the CIH Aspects and CAIH examinations have been discontinued, maintaining certification by exams is no longer an option. Current Diplomates may apply for the CIH Comprehensive exam if their current work experience qualifies them.
Eligible practitioners may take the exam within the 18 months (three exam windows) immediately preceding their certification expiration date.
| Credential | Exam Dates/Windows | ||||||
| CIH |
CIHs can only take the exam during the normal exam windows. CIHs are not held to the deadline dates of new Applicants but must meet the requirements, apply for cm by exam, and schedule as soon as possible to ensure a seat at a testing location.
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| CPEA | The CPEA exams do not use exam windows, so eligible practitioners may take CPEA multi-part exams within the 18 months immediately preceding their certification expiration date and are given three attempts to pass each part. Please allow for 120 days between retakes of the same exam part if you do not pass it initially. | ||||||
| CPPS |
CPPSs can only take the exam during the normal exam windows. CPPSs are not held to the deadline dates of new Applicants but must meet the requirements, apply for cm by exam, and schedule as soon as possible to ensure a seat at a testing location.
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| CPSA | The CPSA exams do not use exam windows, so eligible practitioners may take CPSA multi-part exams within the 18 months immediately preceding their certification expiration date and are given three attempts to pass each part. Please allow for 120 days between retakes of the same exam part if you do not pass it initially. |
To be eligible to sit for the Exam, diplomates must:
- Be in good standing with BGC (i.e., current on fees and no ethics complaints),
- Have evidence of completing at least two hours of ethics during their CM cycle,
- Pay the examination fee,
- Apply for Recertification by Exam.
Successful examination and evidence of two hours of ethics training will result in the credential being recertified without the need to complete a CM point submission form.
CPSA CM Handbook
