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Examination Preparatory Arena

Welcome to the AHIMA certification examination preparatory arena! This Website was designed to provide guidance and offer assistance as you prepare for AHIMA’s certification examinations.

All the examinations are listed to the left ~ just click on the exam you plan to take and you will be taken to a customized prep site. The prep sites feature:

  • Examination Specifications

Details the length of the examinations and the number and types of exam questions.

   
  • Competency Statements

Provides the competencies which serve as an outline or blueprint of the examination's content.

   
  • Cognitive Levels

Details the different cognitive abilities (recall, application, and analysis) tested on each examination.

   
  • Sample Examination Questions

Provides sample questions and answer keys.

   
  • Resources

Lists references which may be used to assist in the preparation for the examinations.

   
Explains the scoring process and provides current passing rates.

Test Center ID Requirements

The identification (ID) requirements to be allowed to test consist of a primary form of ID that contains your signature and picture and a secondary form of ID that contains your signature. The name of the primary and secondary forms of ID should be the same as the name that appears on your testing application. (please refer to the following for Acceptable ID Discrepancies)

 

Acceptable forms of primary ID include:

  • Valid driver’s license with photograph and signature
  • Valid state ID card with photograph and signature
  • Valid government ID card with photograph and signature(e.g. Military ID Card)
  • Valid passport with photograph and signature

 

Acceptable forms of secondary ID include:

  • Valid credit card with printed name signature
  • Student ID card with printed name signature
  • Employee ID card with printed name signature

 

The following are examples of Unacceptable forms of ID:

  • Expired Driver’s License or Passport
  • Social Security Card
  • Library Card
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Voter’s Registration Card
  • Club Membership Cards
  • Public Aid Card
  • Temporary Drivers License
  • Video Club Membership Cards
  • Traffic Citation (Arrest Ticket)
  • Fishing or Hunting License

 

If you do not have acceptable forms of ID, you will not be allowed to test. You will be able to reschedule your testing appointment within your eligibility period.


AHIMA and the Council on Certification (COC) do not endorse any review books, review sessions, or study guides.

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