Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)
With the ARRA emphasis on the use of electronic health records, the healthcare industry continues to become more data-driven, making health data analysts more valuable than ever. Individuals who earn the CHDA designation will achieve recognition of their expertise in health data analysis and validation of their mastery of this domain. This prestigious certification provides practitioners with the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information, while balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details. CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external.
Earning the CHDA designation can help you:
- Achieve recognition of expertise
- Validate mastery and specialized competence
- Differentiate knowledge and skills
- Demonstrate professionalism and commitment
- Exhibit broad organizational knowledge
- Facilitate professional development
- Leverage the strength of AHIMA credentials
The CHDA can be taken at any time, and at any of more than 150 test centers across the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements for the Certified Health Data Analyst examination:
- Baccalaureate degree or higher and a minimum of five (5) years of healthcare data experience;
or
- Healthcare Information Administration credential (RHIA) and a minimum of one (1) year of healthcare data experience.
Experience in healthcare data will be verified through the application, which requires a resume describing work related experience in healthcare data management, analysis, and reporting.
Exam Information
Exam Notice
Permanent Price Reduction for CHDA Exam! Please refer to the exam application for details.
Applying for the Exam
Submitting an Application
Before submitting an application, carefully review the information contained in this guide. It is the candidate's responsibility to ensure eligibility before submitting the application. Applicants who are determined to be ineligible and submit an ineligible application or request withdrawal of their application, will receive a refund of the application fee minus a $45 processing fee.
Applicants may register online or by submitting a paper application.
Exam Application Checklist
- Read Candidate Guide
- Apply for exam
- Submit all paperwork necessary (transcripts, resume, other documentation)
- Upon receipt of authorization to test (ATT), read it completely
- Schedule exam with Prometric
- Verify what materials are needed at the testing center
- Verify time and date of exam