Advanced Certification for EVS Technicians (ACET)

To be eligible to participate in ACET, applicants must:

• Be an eligible EVS Professional with some on-the-job experience
• Apply and meet selection criteria (training may be prioritized based on seniority and available spots)

ACET program outcomes include:

• Improve workplace safety  
• Increase staff knowledge, skills & competencies 
• Equip & empower EVS Techs to proactively identify & address emergent issues
• Enhance patient care & experience

ACET takes place over 3 sessions, totaling 24 hours:

• Session 1 Interactive instruction (8 hours)
• Session 2 Interactive instruction (4 hours)
  + Onsite mentorship (4 hours)
• Session 3 Onsite mentorship (4 hours)
  + Final review & Certification exam (4 hours)

The topics covered in the ACET program address core competencies identified by industry leaders that address critical health system roles. These include:

• Promoting a culture of safety
• Infection prevention
• Tools & equipment
• Waste handling
• Green training
• Team & patient engagement

The cost of this program is covered by Professional Development for Training Fund Members, including: instruction costs, laptops, supplies, and ongoing access to online lessons. Refer to the Plan of Benefits for more details.

Stipend available based on eligibility.

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The ACET program is grant funded. Employer costs are covered.

Funding supports tailored training that addresses language and digital literacy needs, ensuring participants succeed in coursework and expand their proficiency. Support services address English language proficiency, literacy, numeracy, and digital literacy skills, with assessments guiding participants’ readiness for ACET or identifying areas requiring remediation.

Are you an employer who is not currently contributing to the Training Fund?

Good news! You can still participate in this program. Grant funding is available to cover the cost of ACET Training.

ACET originated as responsive programming to address both labor and management needs. Our partners at Swedish Hospital identified a need to advance EVS employees and promote respect for the valuable work that they do. This resulted in the CHEST program, which addressed this issue from the management perspective. Over time, this program has incorporated feedback from focus groups and subject matter industry experts to evolve into a new curriculum and certification program that is specifically for EVS workers: ACET.

The ACET Certification is valid for 3 years following your certification date. The expiration of your certification can be found on your ACET certificate.

In order to keep your ACET credentials active, you will need to complete 15 CEUs (continuing education units) during the 3 years following your certification date.  This will allow you to:

• • reinforce your knowledge of ACET content.
  • maintain your professional certification, including any associated certificate pay (if applicable)

By successfully completing the ACET program, you now have free access to HealthStream, a web-based learning platform where you can complete these 15 required ACET CEUs anytime between now and your certificate’s expiration date.

Please complete this form to gain access to your HealthStream login credentials. Please allow several days to review your eligibility and to set up your account. We will email you your login information and instructions on how to access HealthStream as soon as we can.

The CEUs to maintain ACET credentials are listed below:

• • Bed Making Skills
  • Communications: Peer Relationships
  • Concepts of Infection Control
  • Developing Cultural Sensitivity
  • Effective Professional Communication
  • Handwashing
  • Housekeeping Basics
  • Introduction to Infection Control
  • Personal Cares Refresher
  • Personal Stress Management
  • Stress Management Skills
  • Taking Care of Your Back – for All States
  • Time Management in Healthcare
  • Understanding Coronavirus
  • Understanding Infections

Note: these CEUs will be updated in upcoming months as we continue to refine the ACET program. You are welcome to begin these CEUs now, but please note that an updated course list will be available later in 2023.

 Thank you, and please contact us at (425) 255-0315 or email with any questions or concerns.

Environmental service professionals with a current and valid CHEST certification are eligible to jump straight to the final review and exam portion of the 24-hour Advanced Certification for EVS Technicians (ACET) professional training program. Connect with the Training Fund to learn more or to sign up for an upcoming review and exam!

Why participate in ACET?

ACET is an innovative, accessible program that uses an interactive online learning developed by EVS and education industry professionals. ACET scales up existing knowledge by refreshing and improving skills to reduce healthcare-associated infections and injuries for patients and professionals alike.

• ACET is free for Training Fund Members (available to non-members for a nominal fee)
• ACET certification is valid for 3 years following successful completion of final ACET exam
• Passing the ACET exam comes with 3 years free access to relevant continuing education
• ACET maintains the same pay-increase associated with CHEST
• ACET certification is an attractive addition to your resume and wall

Want to know more? Contact the Training Fund:

(425) 255-0315
www.healthcareerfund.org