Education Program for the CHS Designation

CHS candidates must successfully complete both CHS Designation Courses (303 & 504) and the Financial Planning Fundamentals for Health Insurance Professionals Program (505). Once you have successfully completed all three courses (303, 504, 505), you will receive a congratulatory email from our credential services team that will outline the next steps to obtain the designation.

Financial Planning Fundamentals for Health Insurance Professionals Program – 505

The Financial Planning Fundamentals for Health Insurance Professionals Program is comprised of five financial planning modules and is the first program requirement for individuals looking to complete the Certified Health Insurance Specialist (CHS™) Designation program. Once registered in 505, individuals get online access to the following modules:

Financial Planning Profession & Financial Services Industry Regulation – 911
Financial Analysis – 912
Credit and Debt – 913
Government Benefit Plans – 915
Human Behaviour – 922

Disability Income Insurance – 303

This course provides a comprehensive description of the living benefits programs and products that address disability and health risks for individuals in personal and business situations. Topics include the nature of the disability insurance risk, disability insurance policy provisions, head office product design and pricing, and special risk products for disability insurance.

Critical Illness, Long-Term Care And Group Living Benefits – 504

This course provides a comprehensive review of two special living benefits products – critical illness and long-term care, while considering key topics such as product design, pricing, marketing, underwriting and claims. Group living benefits are examined within the context of providing protection to employees in the workplace, short-term and long-term disability insurance, dental and health insurance, and flexible benefit as well as employee assistance programs.