Expanded Eligibility Criteria for CHPS - Effective January 1, 2012
CHPS applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements for the CHPS examination:
- Associate’s degree and six (6) years experience in healthcare privacy or security management
- Healthcare information management credential (RHIT®) and minimum of four (4) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management.
- Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of four (4 ) years experience in healthcare privacy or security management
- Healthcare information management credential (RHIA®) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management
- Master's or related degree (JD, MD, or PhD) and two (2) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management
Exam Information
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 $75 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 Pearson Vue
- Verify what materials are needed at the testing center
- Verify time and date of exam
Exam Preparation Information
Exam Specifications
3.5 hour, 150, multiple-choice item examination consisting of:
125 scored items and 25 pre-test items.
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Exam Content Outline
A certification examination is based on an explicit set of competencies. These competencies have been determined through a job analysis study conducted of practitioners. The competencies are divided into domains and tasks as shown in the tables below. Examinations test only content pertaining to the following competencies.
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CHPS Resources
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CHPS Exam FAQs
What is an “eligibility period”?
A candidate’s eligibility period is defined in the Authorization to Test letter (ATT) as a four-month window in which candidates are required to schedule their exam appointment. Candidates who fail to schedule an examination appointment within their eligibility period indicated in their ATT will forfeit their application fee. A complete application and examination fee are required to reapply for the examination.
After I send my application and fee, how soon will I get my Authorization to Test (ATT)?
Pearson Vue will send an ATT letter to the candidate once all application materials are complete and eligibility has been confirmed. If the application is incomplete, the candidate will be sent further instructions for completion of the application. Candidates who are determined to be ineligible, submit an ineligible application, or request the withdrawal of their application, will receive a refund of their application fee less a $75 processing fee. Please allow one to two weeks for processing from the time you submit your completed application to the time you receive your ATT which will allow you to make an appointment to schedule the exam. All applicants are strongly encouraged to send the application and fee via a traceable method.
How soon can I re-test if I failed the exam?
Candidates who have taken the exam and were unsuccessful must wait a minimum of 91 days between administrations. To retake an exam, the candidate must reapply by submitting a current application with the appropriate fee.
How long does it take to process an examination application refund?
Examination refund requests take 6-8 weeks to process.