GHA Surveyor and Consultant Training

Become proficient in the knowledge and skills required to serve as a surveyor or consultant for Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). GHA offers specialized training aligned with its core programs, including Accreditation for Medical Travel Services, Certification for Excellence in Medical Travel Patient Experience, Healthcare Organization Accreditation, Advanced Infection Prevention & Control Accreditation, and Telehealth Accreditation, as well as professional development programs such as the Advanced Certified Medical Travel Professional (CMTP) and its clinical tracks (MD and RN).

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GHA Standards Accredited by ISQUA

Global Healthcare Accreditation for Medical Travel Standards 5.0 have been accredited by The International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), through its recently formed accrediting arm, The International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (IEEA).

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Have an in-depth understanding of GHA accreditation and certification standards relevant to the selected program
Gain the knowledge and skills to prepare, conduct, report, and follow up on GHA accreditation and certification surveys
Apply GHA standards in real-world settings to evaluate clinical, operational, and patient experience components
Conduct structured gap assessments and provide actionable recommendations aligned with GHA standards and best practices

About the Training

Become proficient in the knowledge and skills required to serve as a surveyor/consultant for Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA). Training is delivered in alignment with specific GHA programs, with medical travel serving as a core focus while also offering specialized pathways for targeted areas such as infection prevention, telehealth, and patient experience. Depending on the program and format, training may include remote, live-virtual, and onsite components to support effective learning and practical application.

GHA surveyors conduct comprehensive evaluations across the medical travel care continuum and related healthcare services, assessing clinical quality, operational performance, patient experience, and supporting systems according to the applicable GHA standards.

During the training, participants develop the skills to prepare, conduct, report, and follow up on surveys (both onsite and virtual), ensuring alignment with GHA standards while strengthening policies, protocols, and services. The program also prepares participants to conduct gap assessments and deliver training on GHA standards and global best practices.

Requirements for Participation in the Training

Educational Background
Clinical Surveyor/Consultant Requirements:    
  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or doctorate in Dental Surgery (DDS) or equivalent.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN, BSN) or equivalent.
  • Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D.) or equivalent.
  • In addition, a master’s degree in an appropriate discipline is preferred.
Medical Travel Surveyor/Consultant Requirements:
  • Preference is for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field related to healthcare, hospitality or business.*

    *There may be some flexibility based on the applicant’s experience in medical travel.
General Knowledge and Experience
Clinical Surveyor/Consultant Requirements:    
  • Five years of recent experience, including three (3) years of direct clinical experience in the appropriate health care setting(s).
  • Knowledge or experience in various components of a hospital and health care system (i.e., medical staff, quality improvement, medical records, infection control, etc.).
  • Contemporary knowledge of and experience in health care operations, clinical practice, use of performance improvement methods to assess organizational performance, and medical travel industry trends and best practices.
  • Recent experience as a consultant to health care organizations may be considered.
Medical Travel Surveyor/Consultant Requirements:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the medical travel industry, preferably working in or managing a medical travel program (international patient services department).
  • Thorough understanding of a healthcare facility’s medical travel operations.
  • Knowledge and experience in the development of protocols and procedures for improving medical travel patient experience.
  • Understanding of marketing and business practices related to medical travel.

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