Choose based on where you are now: start with HPT if you are new to patient transport or want an online foundation; explore CHT if you work in a hospital transport department and can complete its instructor-led pathway.
| Compare | HPT certificate | CHT credential |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Healthcare Patient Transporter (HPT) | Certified Healthcare Transporter (CHT) |
| Best suited for | New or aspiring patient transporters building foundational knowledge | Working hospital transporters pursuing a professional credential |
| How it is earned | Online coursework through Impact Training Online | Instructor-led training through a participating hospital |
| Validation | Complete the online certificate program | Complete the level requirements with instructor guidance and workplace competency validation. The full three-course path leads to CHT-3. |
| A good next step if… | You want to learn the role’s foundations and prepare to pursue transport work | You are working in transport and your hospital can connect you with a certified instructor |
Explore HPT online
Build foundational knowledge at your own pace with the online Healthcare Patient Transporter certificate.
View the HPT courseFollow the CHT path
See the requirements and steps for the in-hospital CHT credential, including courses, workplace competency, and the exam.
How to get CHT certifiedHPT and CHT are distinct programs, not interchangeable credentials. HPT provides online foundational learning; CHT validates applied competency through a hospital instructor-led process. Follow your employer’s requirements for role qualifications and local practice.
Still deciding?
If you are not yet working in patient transport, start with HPT. If you are already on a hospital transport team, review the CHT requirements and ask your supervisor about access to a certified instructor.