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The Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA®) certification demonstrates expertise in managing patient health information, medical records, and healthcare data systems. RHIA®s are skilled in analyzing patient data, applying classification systems, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. This certification is a key credential for professionals in healthcare administration, emphasizing the ethical and legal management of patient data.
Certification Body: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA®)
Learning Objective
Participants will develop a deep understanding of:
- Data and information governance in healthcare
- Compliance with access, use, and disclosure of health information
- Data analytics, informatics, and revenue cycle management
- Leadership and management in health information administration
- Ethical and legal standards related to patient privacy and healthcare data
Exam Information
- Type: Written, multiple-choice
- Duration: 4 hours
- Questions: 180 (including 20 unscored pretest questions)
- Where: Pearson VUE testing centers or via remote proctoring online
Recertification
- Renewal Period: Every 2 years
- Requirements: Earn 30 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) per cycle
- Recertification Fee: Applicable
- Method: Continuing education and professional development activities
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 5 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- CONTENT5
- 1.1Data and Information Governance: Principles of managing and securing health information.
- 1.2Compliance: Understanding legal frameworks for health data privacy and disclosure.
- 1.3Data Analytics and Informatics: Techniques for analyzing healthcare data.
- 1.4Revenue Cycle Management: Managing billing processes and financial operations in healthcare.
- 1.5Management and Leadership: Developing leadership skills in health information systems management.
Requirements
- Graduate from a CAHIIM-accredited baccalaureate-level Health Information Management (HIM) program.
- Graduate from a CAHIIM-accredited master’s-level HIM program.
- Complete a CAHIIM-approved post-baccalaureate HIM certificate program.
- Graduate from an HIM program approved by a foreign association with an AHIMA reciprocity agreement.
Target audiences
- Healthcare administrators seeking certification in health information management
- Medical records managers
- Data analysts in the healthcare industry
- Professionals aiming to advance their career in health informatics and data governance