1. HIMSS Professional Certifications
What They Do For You
And
How To Acquire Them
Certification demonstrates that you meet a standard of professional body of knowledge and reach a milestone in your professional development
CAHIMS – Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems
CPHIMS – Certified Professional in Healthare Information and Management Systems

2. HIMSS Professional Certifications
CPHIMS
Certified Professional in Health Information Management and Systems
Launched in January 2002
CPHIMS has partnered with Canada’s Health Informatics Association (COACH) to offer the CPHIMS-CA
Certification is specific to Canadian content
First of its kind
HIMSS is hoping to partner with other organizations
CAHIMS Certified Associate in Health Information Management and Systems Launched in February 2013

3. Eligibility Criteria CAHIMS High School diploma or equivalent CPHIMS
Baccalaureate degree plus five (5) years of associated information and management systems experience*, three (3) of those years in healthcare.
Graduate degree plus three (3) years of associated information and management systems experience*, two (2) of those years in healthcare.
*Associated information and management systems experience includes experience in the following functional areas: administration/management, clinical information systems, e-health, information systems, or management engineering

4. Impact of Certification
Drives professional self confidence
Widespread value and certification
Opens doors and creates opportunities for connections/networking
HIMSS is seeing an increase of professional certification requirements in HIMSS Jobmine postings

5. Who Is Certified? 80% are HIMSS members 10% are clinicians
(i.e. RN, MD, RPh, etc.)
7% military/government employees
10% located outside of US (CPHIMS only)

6. Professional Level

7. Work Site

8. CAHIMS Certification Advantages
The CAHIMS certification program promotes the healthcare information and management systems field through certification of qualified individuals
Demonstrates knowledge of health IT and management systems, facilitating entry-level careers in health IT or individuals who have not yet completed a bachelors level degree. It is designed to be a career pathway to the CPHIMS credential.
Authenticates knowledge to assist in facilitating and implementing the health IT life cycle of events
Establishes a solid foundation that can be used to strengthen abilities, acquire more experience and advance a career path
Provides an international standard of requisite knowledge for certification; thereby assisting employers, the public and members of health professions in assessing healthcare information and management systems professionals

9. CAHIMS Certifications by the numbers
Nearly 60 percent of CAHIMS certification holders are also HIMSS members. Top 4 Chapters for CAHIMS #1 Mississippi #2 New England #3 Southern California #4 Wisconsin Dairyland The Exam As of December 15, 2014, over 300 people applied for the CAHIMS exam. On average, over 72 percent of candidates pass on their first attempt.

10. CPHIMS Certification Advantages
CPHIMS is a professional certification program for healthcare information and management systems professionals. Many organizations require candidates have this certification and are encouraging existing employees to obtain the certification.
Bolsters professional advancement
Assists employers in evaluating potential new hires, analyze job performance, evaluate employees, select contractors, market services, motivate employees to enhance skills and knowledge
Provides employers with evidence the holder has demonstrated a certain level of job related knowledge, skills and capabilities
Enables holders to gain skills and tools to help make a difference in their organizations and communities
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing professional development
Validates recipients meet the highest standards of practice and are among the elite in a critical field of healthcare management.
CPHIMS certification is fast becoming an industry standard by which individuals are assessed for new positions or promotion.

11. CPHIMS Certifications by the numbers
Nearly 70 percent of the CPHIMS certification holders are also HIMSS members.
Top 10 Chapters for CPHIMS
#1 Virginia #2 New England #3 Georgia #4 (tie) Dallas/Fort Worth; Delaware Valley; Northern California #7 National Capitol Area #8 New York State #9 Wisconsin Dairyland #10 Southern California
Outside the U.S.
Outside of the United States, Canada, Asia, and the Middle East are the fastest-growing areas for CPHIMS certification.
The Exam
As of December 15, 2014, over 5,500 people applied for the CPHIMS exam. On average, over 70 percent of candidates pass on their first attempt.

12. WVHIMSS Certifications by the numbers

13. How to prepare for certification
Attend an orientation
Meet eligibility requirements
Complete the exam application
Go to
Under “candidates” choose “get started” or “schedule/apply for an exam”
File the application form and appropriate fees
Register for a study course
Order reference material
Read materials, attend study sessions, prepare for the exam
Take exam
Celebrate your accomplishment!

14. Exam Costs CPHIMS $270 Organizational Affiliate
$300 HIMSS Member (regular, corporate, student)
$375 Non-Member
CAHIMS
$140 Organizational Affiliate
$175 HIMSS Member (regular, corporate, student)
$225 Non-Member

15. Review Material Options
Review online content for either certification (complimentary)
Contained in the Candidate Handbook for each exam and available from
CPHIMS Self-Assessment Exam (SAE)
The 100-question online practice exam was developed using the same procedures as the CPHIMS Exam, and conforms to exam specifications in content, cognitive levels, format, and difficulty. The questions presented in the SAE are different from the questions contained on the CPHIMS Exam. -- Available to members for $60
The CPHIMS Review Guide, 2nd Edition or The CAHIMS Review Guide
The content reflects the exam content outline covering healthcare and technology environments; systems analysis, design, selection, implementation, support, maintenance, testing, evaluation, privacy and security; and administration leadership and management. Candidates can challenge themselves with the sample multiple choice questions at the end of the book -- Available to members for $150/$98
In Person/Online Review Courses & Webinars
In-person, instructor led, one day review courses
Virtual, instructor lead, interactive review courses (four, two hour webinars)
HIMSS eLearning Academy (eLA) CPHIMS Review
Visit https?//himss.learn.com for an upcoming series or to purchase recordings of past series – Available to members for $260
HIMSS Dictionary of Healthcare IT Terms, Acronyms and Organizations
Available to members for $32.00
CAHIMS Exam Preparation provided by Bellevue College (Complimentary)
Visit to access the CAHIMS curriculum

16. Exam Structure
The examination consists of 115 multiple-choice test items, presented during a 2-hour session.
Scoring is based on 100 pre-selected items
The additional 15 test items are included as pretest items. Performance on pretest items does not affect a candidate’s score
CPHIMS passing score 68%
CAHIMS passing score 67%

17. Exam Content CPHIMS General 28% Systems 40% Administrative 32% CAHIMS
26%
52%
22%

18. CPHIMS Exam Content Outline
Cognitive Levels
Recall
Application
Analysis
Total
General 12 17 29
Healthcare Environment 8 11 19
Technology Environment 4 6 10
Systems 15 13 36 3 14

19. Exam Scheduling Find Assessment Centers at www.goAMP.com
Test Administration is geared to convenience. The primary mode of delivery of the examination is via computer at over 180 Assessment Centers geographically located throughout the world.
Testing is scheduled twice daily Monday through Saturday (except major holidays) - test where you wish and when you feel prepared!
Testing location sampling:
Dunbar, WV Pittsburgh, PA
Cincinnati, OH Columbus, OH
Roanoke, VA Lexington, KY

20. Cost of Renewal CPHIMS Renewal Fees (every 3 years)
$175 HIMSS Member
$250 Non-Member
CAHIMS Renewal Fees (every 3 years)
$100 HIMSS Member
$150 Non-Member

21. Maintaining Certification
May be renewed by:
Successful re-examination or
Documentation of 45 continuing education hours
Participation in educational programs
75-80 pre-approved organizations and/or HIMSS National Conference
Academic credits
Presentations
Publications
Professional service (board or committee)
Item writing

22. Tracking Continuing Education Hours
Save confirmations or receipts
Certification of attendance of participation or attendance
Track activities in the Reporting From provided by HIMSS
Document date, title, sponsoring organization, hours earned