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 ID: 715513
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HIMSS Professional Certifications
What They Do For You
And
How To Acquire ThemSlide2
HIMSS Professional Certifications
CPHIMS
Certified Professional in Health Information Management and
SystemsLaunched in January 2002CPHIMS has partnered with Canada’s Health Informatics Association (COACH) to offer the CPHIMS-CACertification is specific to Canadian contentFirst of its kindHIMSS is hoping to partner with other organizations
CAHIMS
Certified Associate in Health Information Management and
Systems
Launched in February 2013Slide3
Eligibility Criteria
CAHIMS
High
School diploma or equivalentCPHIMSBaccalaureate 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 engineeringSlide4
Impact of Certification
Drives professional self confidence
Widespread value and certification
Opens doors and creates opportunities for connections/networkingHIMSS is seeing an increase of professional certification requirements in HIMSS Jobmine postingsSlide5
Who Is Certified?
80% are HIMSS members
10% are clinicians
(i.e. RN, MD, RPh, etc.)7% military/government employees10% located outside of US (CPHIMS only)Slide6
Professional LevelSlide7
Work SiteSlide8
CAHIMS Certification Advantages
The CAHIMS certification program promotes the healthcare information and management systems field through certification of qualified individuals
D
emonstrates 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
professionalsSlide9
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 ExamAs of December 15, 2014, over 300 people applied for the CAHIMS exam. On average, over 72 percent of candidates pass on their first attempt.
CAHIMS Certifications by the numbersSlide10
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 advancementAssists 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.Slide11
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. Slide12
WVHIMSS Certifications by the numbersSlide13
How to prepare for certification
Attend an orientation
Meet eligibility requirements
Complete the exam applicationGo to www.goAMP.comUnder “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!Slide14
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-MemberSlide15
Review Material Options
Review online content for either certification
(complimentary)
Contained in the Candidate Handbook for each exam and available from www.HIMSS.orgCPHIMS 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 curriculumSlide16
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%Slide17
Exam Content
CPHIMS
General
28%
Systems
40%
Administrative
32%
CAHIMS
General
26%
Systems
52%
Administrative
22%Slide18
CPHIMS Exam Content Outline
Content
Cognitive
Levels
Recall
Application
Analysis
Total
General
12
17
0
29
Healthcare Environment
8
11
0
19
Technology Environment
4
6
0
10
Systems
8
15
13
36
Analysis
3
8
3
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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, KYSlide20
Cost of Renewal
CPHIMS Renewal Fees
(every 3 years)
$175 HIMSS Member$250 Non-MemberCAHIMS Renewal Fees (every 3 years)$100 HIMSS Member$150 Non-MemberSlide21
Maintaining Certification
May be renewed by:
Successful re-examination or
Documentation of 45 continuing education hoursParticipation in educational programs75-80 pre-approved organizations and/or HIMSS National ConferenceAcademic creditsPresentationsPublications
Professional service (board or committee)
Item writingSlide22
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