ABOUT:
In healthcare information management, the CPHIMS® credential validates professionals’ expertise and offers pathways for career advancement. By enhancing profiles as esteemed healthcare information experts and driving improvements in business practices, credential holders play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare. Armed with comprehensive knowledge and thorough examination preparation, CPHIMS® professionals lead the charge in advancing healthcare information management practices.
CERTIFICATION BODY: HIMSS® – Healthcare Information Management Systems Society
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Endorse Credibility: The CPHIMS® credential validates professionals’ knowledge and competency in healthcare information and management systems, boosting their credibility in the field.
- Career Expansion: It offers professionals an opportunity to broaden their career horizons by equipping them with relevant tools and skills tailored to the evolving healthcare information landscape.
- Premier Credential: Holding the CPHIMS® credential distinguishes professionals in a competitive marketplace, underpinned by a rigorous assessment process.
- Profile Enhancement: Professionals’ profiles are elevated as recognized healthcare information experts, bolstering their standing within the industry.
- Business Practice Improvement: The credential facilitates the use of technology to enhance information management practices across healthcare settings, driving improvements in business operations.
- IT Applications Understanding: Professionals gain insight into the role and characteristics of various IT applications and systems commonly employed in healthcare, fostering a comprehensive understanding of technology infrastructure.
- Technology Trend Awareness: Discussion on significant technology trends in the health IT field ensures professionals stay abreast of advancements, enabling them to adapt and innovate effectively.
- Policy and Procedure Mastery: Organizational policies and procedures ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability are presented, fostering compliance and ethical standards.
- Examination Preparation: The credential process equips professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the examination administered by HIMSS®, ensuring readiness for certification attainment.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Exam Format: The examination consists of 115 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with 15 designated as pretest questions.
- Duration: Candidates are allotted 2 hours to complete the examination.
- Question Types: The exam assesses candidates’ recall, application, and analysis abilities through a variety of question types.
- Testing Method: Conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at Pearson VUE Testing Centers and Professional Services International (PSI) Examination Centers.
RE CERTIFICATION:
- Renewal Requirements: CPHIMS® credential renewal is required every three years.
- Options: Renewal can be achieved by either earning 45 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) or opting for reexamination.
- CEU Requirement: Professionals can fulfill the renewal requirement by accumulating 45 CEUs through approved educational activities.
- Reexamination: Alternatively, candidates may choose to undergo reexamination to maintain their CPHIMS® credential.
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 12 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- CONTENT:12
- 1.1General:
- 1.2Healthcare Environment: Understanding the intricacies of healthcare settings, including regulatory requirements and patient care processes.
- 1.3Technology Environment: Familiarity with the technological landscape of healthcare, including electronic health records and medical devices.
- 1.4Systems:
- 1.5Analysis: Conducting thorough assessments of healthcare systems to identify needs and requirements.
- 1.6Design: Developing comprehensive system designs that align with organizational goals and user needs.
- 1.7Selection, Implementation, Support, and Maintenance: Guiding the selection, implementation, and ongoing support of healthcare technology solutions.
- 1.8Testing and Evaluation: Conducting rigorous testing and evaluation to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare systems.
- 1.9Policy and Security: Developing and implementing policies and security measures to safeguard patient data and ensure compliance with regulations.
- 1.10Administration:
- 1.11Leadership: Providing visionary leadership in the integration and optimization of technology within healthcare environments.
- 1.12Management: Effectively managing resources, budgets, and teams to support the successful implementation and maintenance of healthcare systems.
Requirements
- Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, along with:
- Five years of information and management systems experience, with three years in a healthcare setting; OR
- Hold a graduate degree or higher from an accredited college or university, along with:
- Three years of information and management systems experience, with two years in a healthcare setting; OR
- Have at least 10 years of information and management systems experience, with eight years in a healthcare setting.
Target audiences
- Health information manager
- Medical coder
- Healthcare data analyst
- Medical coding compliance auditor
- Clinical documentation specialist
- Medical research analyst
- Medical records Abstractor