HIMSS Professional Certifications

What They Do For You

And

How To Acquire Them

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

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

Impact of Certification

Drives professional self confidenceWidespread value and certificationOpens doors and creates opportunities for connections/networking

HIMSS is seeing an increase of professional certification requirements in HIMSS Jobmine postings

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)

Professional Level

Other

Systems Analyst

Project Manager

IT/IS Manager

IT/IS Business Consultant

CIO, VP of IT/IS

VP, Director of other IT/IS Dept

31.8%

7.5%

8.7%

11.1%

13.0%

13.4%

14.5%

Work Site

Other

Academic Medical Center

Federal, State or Local Government Office

Vendor

Healthcare Consulting Firm

Hospital, Multi-Hospital System, Integrated Delivery

13.6%

5.3%

9.1%

10.0%

17.1%

44.9%

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

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.

Organi-zational Affiliate

40%

Regular23%

Non-Member

17%

Expired14%

Other6%

CAHIMS

CAHIMS Certifications by the numbers

CPHIMS Certification AdvantagesCPHIMS 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.

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.

Organi-zational Affiliate

27%Regular43%

Non-Member

8%

Expired10%

Other11%

CPHIMS

WVHIMSS Certifications by the numbers

Membership CPHIMS CAHIMS0

50

100

150

200

250Chapter Certifications

Professional Student

How to prepare for certification

1. Attend an orientation

2. Meet eligibility requirements

3. Complete the exam application

1. Go to www.goAMP.com

1. Under “candidates” choose “get started” or “schedule/apply for an exam”

4. File the application form and appropriate fees

5. Register for a study course

6. Order reference material

7. Read materials, attend study sessions, prepare for the exam

8. Take exam

9. Celebrate your accomplishment!

Exam Costs

CAHIMS

$140 Organizational Affiliate

$175 HIMSS Member (regular, corporate, student)

$225 Non-Member

CPHIMS

$270 Organizational Affiliate

$300 HIMSS Member (regular, corporate, student)

$375 Non-Member

Review Material Options Review online content for either certification (complimentary)

Contained in the Candidate Handbook for each exam and available from www.HIMSS.org

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 http://hiteducation.org/cahims to access the CAHIMS curriculum

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%

Exam Content

CPHIMS

General 28%

Systems 40%

Administrative 32%

CAHIMS

General 26%

Systems 52%

Administrative 22%

CPHIMS Exam Content Outline

Content Cognitive Levels

Recall Application

Analysis Total

General 12 17 0 29Healthcare Environment 8 11 0 19

Technology Environment 4 6 0 10

Systems 8 15 13 36Analysis 3 8 3 14

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

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

Maintaining Certification

May be renewed by:

– Successful re-examination or

– Documentation of 45 continuing education hours

1. Participation in educational programs

1. 75-80 pre-approved organizations and/or HIMSS National Conference

2. Academic credits

3. Presentations

4. Publications

5. Professional service (board or committee)

6. Item writing

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