Certified Hormone Optimization Practitioner (CHOP)
Elevate Your Expertise. Advance Your Practice.
The Certified Hormone Optimization Practitioner (CHOP) credential recognizes healthcare professionals who have demonstrated advanced knowledge and competency in evidence-informed hormone replacement therapy and hormone optimization.
Developed by AURA, the CHOP Certification Program is designed to bridge the gap between traditional medical education and the practical clinical application of hormone optimization in modern practice.
Whether you care for men, women, or both, the CHOP credential demonstrates your commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered hormone care grounded in current scientific evidence and clinical best practices that are continuously updated based on the current studies, research, and guidelines.
Why Become CHOP Certified?
Hormone-related conditions affect millions of patients each year, yet many healthcare professionals receive limited formal training in hormone optimization during their professional education.
The CHOP Certification Program was created to provide clinicians with a structured, evidence-based curriculum that develops confidence in evaluating, diagnosing, and managing hormone-related conditions.
As a CHOP Certified Practitioner, you will gain advanced knowledge in:
- Male hormone optimization
- Premenopausal hormone health
- Postmenopausal hormone optimization
- Estrogen metabolism
- Hormone physiology
- Laboratory interpretation
- Patient selection and risk assessment
- Individualized treatment planning
- Monitoring therapy and long-term follow-up
- Current evidence and clinical best practices
Certification Requirements
To earn the Certified Hormone Optimization Practitioner (CHOP) credential, participants must:
- Successfully complete all required course modules
- Complete all educational lectures and learning activities
- Pass all required section assessments
- Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the comprehensive final certification examination
- Agree to the program’s Certification Standards and Professional Conduct Policy
Upon successful completion, participants will receive an official digital certificate and earn the right to use the CHOP designation in accordance with the program’s terms of use.
Example:
John Doe, PA-C, CHOP
The Certification Examination
The comprehensive certification examination is designed to evaluate clinical competency rather than simple memorization and regurgitation of information.
The examination includes case-based clinical scenarios covering:
- Hormone physiology
- Etiology and risk factors
- Clinical presentation
- Differential diagnosis
- Laboratory interpretation
- Evidence-informed treatment strategies
- Medication selection
- Patient monitoring
- Long-term management
Questions are written using clinical vignette formats that mirror real-world patient encounters and encourage critical thinking and clinical decision-making.
A minimum score of 80% is required to successfully complete the certification.
Who Is Eligible?
The CHOP Certification Program is intended for licensed healthcare professionals practicing within their legal scope of practice, including:
- Physician Associates/Assistants (PA)
- Physicians (MD/DO)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP)
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Pharmacists (PharmD)
- Naturopathic Physicians (ND)
- Chiropractors (DC)
- Other licensed healthcare professionals involved in hormone-related patient care
Students and other healthcare learners are welcome to complete the educational curriculum; however, eligibility to use the CHOP credential may be subject to successful completion of the certification requirements and applicable professional qualifications.
What the CHOP Credential Represents
The CHOP credential signifies that the holder has successfully completed a comprehensive educational curriculum and demonstrated competency by meeting the certification standards established by AURA.
Certification reflects dedication to continuing education, clinical excellence, and the thoughtful application of current evidence in hormone optimization.
The program emphasizes practical knowledge that participants can incorporate into everyday clinical practice while recognizing that patient care should always be individualized.
Maintaining Your Certification
Hormone optimization continues to evolve as new research and clinical guidelines emerge.
To promote lifelong learning and continued professional development, the CHOP curriculum will be periodically updated to reflect current evidence and best practices.
In order to maintain CHOP designation, users must pass a bi-annual certification renewal.
Digital Certificate and Verification
Upon successful completion, certified participants will receive:
- Official CHOP digital certificate
- Downloadable high-resolution certificate for display
- Digital credential badge for websites, email signatures, and professional profiles
- Unique certification identification number
- Inclusion in the public CHOP Practitioner Directory (optional)
Patients, employers, and colleagues will be able to verify active certification through AURA through contact of the directors on http://www.HRTPCP.com.
Our Commitment to Excellence
The CHOP Certification Program is built on four guiding principles:
Evidence-Based Education
Curriculum developed from current scientific literature, clinical guidelines, and emerging research.
Clinical Application
Practical tools designed for immediate implementation in patient care.
Lifelong Learning
Educational content reviewed and updated regularly to reflect advances in medicine.
Professional Integrity
A commitment to ethical practice, patient safety, and practicing within each clinician’s licensed scope.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CHOP a medical license?
No. CHOP is a professional educational certification awarded by AURA. It does not confer medical licensure or expand a healthcare professional’s legal scope of practice.
Is this a board certification?
No. CHOP is an educational certification recognizing successful completion of a rigorous curriculum and certification examination. It should not be represented as a specialty board certification.
Can I use “CHOP” after my credentials?
Yes. Individuals who successfully complete all certification requirements may use the CHOP designation in accordance with the program’s terms of use while maintaining good standing with the certification program.