ASPHP

What ASPHP does

ASPHP (Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional membership association founded in 2011 and headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania. The organization aggregates healthcare professionals, facilities, equipment manufacturers, and educators around the practice of safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM), and operates the CSPHP (Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional) independent credentialing program that serves as the de facto certification for the discipline. ASPHP's core product portfolio includes annual membership (regular at $170/year, student/retiree at $85/year), continuing-education webinars, the annual National SPHM Conference (next scheduled March 7-11, 2027 in Orlando, FL), the It Takes a Village (ITAV) onsite workshop, regional networking events, a white paper and guidelines library, a solution directory of SPHM equipment vendors and consultants, an awards program, and a career portal.

The association does not develop proprietary technology products but functions as a knowledge hub, certification body, and community platform for SPHM practice standards, supported by co-developed publications with the American Nurses Association and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. Its revenue model is diversified across three streams: recurring individual membership dues, annual conference registration and exhibitor fees, and a multi-tier corporate sponsorship program (Gold, Silver, Bronze) with 14+ equipment manufacturer and risk-services sponsors. Customer segments include individual practitioners (nurses, physical and occupational therapists, risk managers), institutional healthcare facilities, SPHM equipment vendors, and healthcare educators. The organization is governed by a volunteer board drawn from major U.S. health systems (Mayo Clinic, Intermountain Health, MD Anderson, Nebraska Medicine) and equipment manufacturers (Baxter, Guldmann, Lockton), and operates without external investors as a member-controlled nonprofit.

Name

ASPHP

Legal name

Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals, Inc.

Website

https://asphp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ASPHP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional association that certifies and educates healthcare workers in safe patient handling and mobility, operating CSPHP certification, the annual National SPHM Conference, and a corporate sponsorship ecosystem serving practitioners, hospitals, and equipment manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warrendale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide the primary revenue stream. Regular membership costs $170 per year, with student/retiree membership at $85 per year. Membership provides access to webinars, resources, certification discounts, and networking benefits.
2. National Conference Revenue: The organization hosts annual National SPHM Conferences (next scheduled for March 2027 in Orlando, FL) generating revenue through attendee registration, exhibitor fees, and sponsor partnerships.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship program offers multiple tiers (Gold, Silver, Bronze) along with webinar sponsorship opportunities, e-blast services, and resource directory listings for SPHM equipment manufacturers, vendors, and consultants.
4. Career Portal Services: Job listing submission and career portal services for employers seeking SPHM professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ASPHP is a nonprofit professional membership association that advances safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) in healthcare. It sells individual and organizational memberships, offers the Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP) credential, runs the annual SPHM Conference, and maintains a career portal and Solution Directory connecting SPHM professionals, healthcare facilities, and equipment/service vendors.

Product overview

ASPHP (Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit professional membership organization offering a portfolio of educational, certification, and networking products and services for the safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) profession. The core offerings include: ASPHP Membership (Regular at $170/year and Student/Retiree at $85/year) providing access to all member benefits; CSPHP Certification for professional credentialing; ASPHP Webinars (live and archived) providing continuing education; the annual National SPHM Conference (next: March 7-11, 2027 in Orlando, FL); the It Takes a Village (ITAV) Program (1-2 day SPHM workshops); SPHM Regional Networking Events; Members-Only Discussion Groups; and Monthly Newsletters. Additional resources include White Papers and Policy Statements, Key Research and Sources, SPHM Guidelines, SPHM Legislation Resources, a Solution Directory of equipment vendors and consultants, SPHM Awards Program, Career Portal, and the SPHM Equipment and Consulting Services Resource directory. These products and services function together as an integrated professional development ecosystem supporting SPHM practitioners throughout their careers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSPHP Certification (Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional) A professional credentialing exam and certificate for individual healthcare practitioners (nurses, physical/occupational therapists, SPHM coordinators) who demonstrate competency in safe patient handling and mobility. The certification is administered online by ASPHP and serves as a recognized industry credential.
• Professional Membership (ASPHP Individual and Organizational Membership) Paid annual memberships that grant individuals and healthcare organizations access to the ASPHP member community, educational resources, and member-only benefits in the safe patient handling and mobility field.
• SPHM Annual Conference The association's annual conference for SPHM professionals, featuring educational programming, vendor exhibits, and networking. Sold via paid registration to attendees and via sponsorship/exhibit packages to vendors and healthcare organizations.
• SPHM Career Portal An online job board dedicated to safe patient handling and mobility positions, connecting SPHM professionals with healthcare employers. Revenue is generated through paid job postings by employers.
• SPHM Solution Directory An online directory of vetted SPHM equipment vendors and service providers, made available to ASPHP members and conference attendees as a resource for sourcing products and services. Vendors pay for inclusion or sponsorship in the directory.

Quantifiable outcome

• States with SPHM legislation show 60% higher likelihood of patients being moved with lift equipment
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered gold sponsor, silver sponsor, bronze sponsor, core and partner.

• HoverTech Internationalgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor of ASPHP. HoverTech International is the world leader in air-assisted safe patient handling, offering complete line of patient transfer, positioning and handling products that reduce caregiver injury while increasing patient comfort and safety.
• Alpha Modalities LLCsilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor designing and manufacturing patient slings with loop and chip attachment options compatible with all North American ceiling and floor lift systems. Offers washable, wipeable, and single patient use slings manufactured in the USA.
• Arjo Inc.silver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor committed to improving everyday lives of people affected by reduced mobility and age-related health challenges. Provides products ensuring ergonomic patient handling, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and prevention of pressure ulcers and venous thromboembolism.
• MedCo Technologysilver sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor manufacturing safe patient mobilization solutions combining over 60 years of bedside care, medical product design, occupational health, and risk management safety experience. Products include seated, limb, ambulation, and repositioning slings, slide sheets, lift, and transfer equipment.
• Amico Clinical & Mobility Solutionsbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor and leading innovator in medical industry with primary focus on safe patient handling. Products include GoLift - smallest, most compact patient lift weighing only 10lbs and lifting up to 700lbs, and GoLift Portable450 weighing only 6lbs.
• EZ Way Inc.bronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor manufacturing and distributing full line of safe patient handling solutions including ceiling-mounted patient lifts, mobile floor lifts, sit-to-stands, lateral transfer aids, car extraction products, bathing and hygiene lines, rehabilitation solutions, and dynamic slings. Family-owned company headquartered in Clarinda, Iowa since 1994.
• Guldmann Inc.bronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor specializing in creating more time to care in conjunction with lifting and moving requirements across full spectrum of healthcare environments. Provides complete solutions designed to match current needs with functionality requirements for tomorrow.
• Handicarebronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor offering safe patient handling solutions including ceiling lifts, slings, floor lifts, bathing solutions, and repositioning aids. Also provides full turnkey ceiling installation management, field service, and clinical education.
• Medline Industriesbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor offering comprehensive line of products for safe patient handling activities including patient lifts, slings, repositioning aids, air transfer devices, and more. Also offers Uplift Safe Mobility Program - first integrated solution for progressive mobility in one program.
• ProCare Innovationsbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor focusing on flexible solutions for showering and hygiene with wide and complete product range improving lives of both caregivers and residents.
• Safety Nationalbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor and leading provider of alternative risk funding products including excess workers' compensation, deductible casualty, loss portfolio transfers and reinsurance. Member of Tokio Marine Group rated A+ by A.M. Best.
• TR Group Incbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor founded in 1985 developing, manufacturing and marketing Patient Hygiene & Rehabilitation equipment including height adjustable bathtubs, shower trolleys, patient bath lifts and shower chairs for patients with high dependency, low mobility and severe disabilities.
• Vancare Inc.bronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor recognized as leading manufacturer of ceiling and mobile floor lifts in the US for over 25 years with innovative products and exceptional commitment to service.
• Wy'East Medicalbronze sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze sponsor specializing for over 30 years in purpose-built Safe Patient Handling and Mobility (SPHM) solutions combining clinical effectiveness, innovation, and measurable return on investment. Provides turnkey programs with deep implementation support, staff training, and ongoing customer success services.
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored joint white paper with ASPHP and ANA titled 'Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: A Process to Protect Health Care Providers and Recipients.' Partnership for advancing ergonomics and SPHM standards in healthcare.
• American Nurses Association (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-authored joint white paper with ASPHP and AIHA. Collaborated on Interprofessional SPHM Standards. Partnership for advancing SPHM practices and standards in nursing.
• AAMHP (Australian Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals)partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner organization for safe patient handling professionals.
• AOHP (Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare)partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for occupational health professionals in healthcare settings.
• MHanzpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner organization for safe patient handling.
• NAON (National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses)partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for orthopaedic nursing professionals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Association of Occupational Health Professionals in Healthcare (AOHP): National membership association for occupational health professionals working in healthcare, overlapping with ASPHP's audience of nurses, PTs/OTs, and risk managers focused on healthcare worker safety and injury prevention.
• American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA): Professional association for industrial hygienists and occupational health practitioners; a current ASPHP co-author partner that also addresses worker ergonomics and exposure risk, making it a structurally comparable member-credentialing body.
• Australian Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals (AAMHP): International sister organization for SPHM professionals in Australia with a near-identical mission (membership, conferences, advocacy). Direct functional peer; geography and lack of federal US legislation are the primary differentiators.

Broad incumbents

• National Safety Council (NSC): Much larger and longer-established US safety professional organization with broader scope across occupational safety; competes for the same workplace-safety training and certification dollars but is not specialized in healthcare/SPHM.
• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): Large global professional association for occupational safety and health practitioners. Comparable in membership/credentialing model and conference business, but broader in industry scope and far larger in scale than ASPHP.
• American Nurses Association (ANA): The dominant US nursing professional association and a current ASPHP partner; offers continuing education and standards that touch SPHM. Substantially larger and broader, with the brand power to crowd out SPHM-specific credentialing if it chose to.
• American Physical Therapy Association (APTA): National professional association for physical therapists, a core constituency for ASPHP's membership and CSPHP certification. Comparable in member-association economics but far larger; overlaps in continuing-education and practice-standard setting.
• American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA): Professional association for occupational therapists, who are key SPHM practitioners. Comparable membership/credentialing model and constituency overlap; broader scope of practice but overlapping continuing-education and standards mission.

Regional players

• National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON): US nursing specialty association with a relevant patient-mobility and orthopaedic-care focus. Functionally adjacent to ASPHP in audience but more specialty-narrow and US-only; current ASPHP partner.

Others

• The Joint Commission: Dominant US healthcare accreditation body whose standards indirectly shape SPHM program requirements at hospitals. Not a peer association but an ecosystem participant whose evolving standards materially affect demand for ASPHP's certification and training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-safe-patient-handling-professionals

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