AHIMA certification distinguishes an individual as competent, knowledgeable, and committed to AHIMA's mission to lead the health informatics and information management community to advance professional practice and standards.

The Commission on Certification for Health Informatics and Information Management (CCHIIM) manages and sets the strategic direction for the certifications. AHIMA certification is grounded in a tradition of excellence from a not-for-profit professional association that has been serving HIM professionals since 1928. When a person earns an AHIMA certification, they join a network of esteemed peers recognized nationally as best in the field.

For more information about AHIMA certification programs, please visit the Certification Section.

AHIMA currently offers 4 exam preparation online programs to assist professionals in preparing for AHIMA certification exams:

• Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Exam Prep Series
  As healthcare continues to be data-driven, the analysis of this data is vital to organizations. CHDA-certified professionals possess the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform healthcare data into accurate, consistent, and timely information—balancing the “big picture” with everyday details. They exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internally and externally. The CHDA Exam Prep Series covers data management, data analytics, and data reporting.

• Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) Exam Prep Series
  The CHPS credential denotes competence in designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations. It demonstrates a choice to focus and advance by specializing in the privacy and security dimensions of HIM and it shows a commitment to advancing privacy and security management practices and lifelong learning and professional development.

• Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Exam Prep Series
  Individuals who hold the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential are experts in managing patient health information and medical records, administering computer information systems, collecting and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies. They possess comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to healthcare delivery and the privacy of protected patient information. RHIAs often manage people and operational units, participate in administrative committees, and prepare budgets. Their positions usually involve Interactions with all levels of an organization-clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems-that employ patient data in decision-making and everyday operations.

• Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) Exam Prep Series
  Professionals holding the RHIT credential are health information technicians who ensure the quality of medical records by verifying their completeness, accuracy, and proper entry into computer systems. RHITs use computer applications to assemble and analyze patient data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs. They often specialize in coding diagnoses and procedures in patient records for reimbursement and research. The RHIT Exam Prep Series covers health data management; health statistics, biomedical research, and quality; health services organization and delivery; information technology and systems; and organizational resources.

All AHIMA certification exams are approved by the VA for reimbursement for active duty military and veterans. More information is available here.

Important Course information

Credits

No CEUs are awarded for certification exam prep courses.

Begining a Course

Courses begin once payment has been received and processed. Online course purchases made by credit card are available immediately. If you choose the check or purchase order payment option during registration, you must allow seven to ten BUSINESS days after you mail your payment (and a copy of your online invoice) for your payment to be received and processed.

Length of Access

6-lesson courses: 8 weeks
8-lesson courses: 12 weeks
12-lesson courses: 16 weeks

AHIMA certifications are administered by the AHIMA Commission on Certification (COC). The COC does not contribute to, review, or endorse any review books, review sessions, study guides, or other exam preparatory activities.

Use of AHIMA Exam Prep products for AHIMA certification exam preparation cannot guarantee an exam candidate will earn a passing score on the exam.

This exam prep series is designed for individuals who are preparing to sit for the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) certification exam to obtain the CHDA credential. Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements* for the CHDA examination (Effective January 1, 2012):
[Note, just ONE of the following must be met.] 

• Associate’s degree and minimum of five (5) years of healthcare data experience, OR
• Healthcare information management credential (RHIT) and minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience, OR
• Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience, OR
• Healthcare information management credential (RHIA) and minimum of one (1) year of healthcare data experience, OR
• Master's or related degree (JD, MD, or PhD) and one (1) year of healthcare data experience.

This exam prep series is designed for individuals who are preparing to sit for the Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) certification exam to obtain the CHPS credential. Applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements* for the CHPS examination (Effective January 1, 2012):
[Note, just ONE of the following must be met.] 

• Associate’s degree and six (6) years experience in healthcare privacy or security management, OR
• Healthcare information management credential (RHIT) and minimum of four (4) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management, OR
• Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of four (4) years experience in healthcare privacy or security management, OR
• Healthcare information management credential (RHIA) and minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management, OR
• Master's or related degree (JD, MD, or PhD) and two (2) years of experience in healthcare privacy or security management

RHIA applicants must meet one of the following eligibility requirements*:
[Note, just ONE of the following must be met.] 

• Successfully complete the academic requirements, at the baccalaureate level, of an HIM program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), OR
• Graduate from an HIM program approved by a foreign association with which AHIMA has a reciprocity agreement

This exam prep series is designed for individuals who have successfully completed a CAHIIM-accredited HIM college program, and are preparing to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam to obtain the RHIT credential.

NOTE: Program temporarily unavailable, while undergoing updates