Certification Qualifies Expertise in Health Care IT Systems

  By Matthew Grob —

The CPHIMS exam is administered at AMP Assessment Centers throughout the world. A list of centers is available at www.himss.org/getcertified. The exam is administered by appointment only Monday through Saturday on a first-come, first-serve basis. In addition, organizations, health care facilities and other groups may schedule a special on-site, group administration of the exam.

The CPHIMS Certification is governed by the CPHIMS Technical Committee, a HIMSS committee of individuals with subject matter expertise in the content tested on the examination. This committee is responsible for assuring certification meets the high standards required for the profession and is charged with setting general standards for the program, developing examination specifications, constructing new editions of the examination and establishing passing standards.

CPHIMS Study Tools

Preparing for Success in Healthcare Information and Management Systems: The CPHIMS Review CD-ROM

This CD-ROM — in a structured, yet self-paced multimedia format — utilizes a PowerPoint program with audio support and printable handouts. End users can sample multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter to help monitor learning.

Preparing for Success in Healthcare Information and Management Systems: The CPHIMS Review Guide

This textbook is the perfect study partner. CPHIMS candidates can challenge themselves with sample multiple-choice questions — different from the CD-ROM — for each chapter. A glossary of acronyms also is included.

In addition to serving as valuable study tools, the CD and textbook are invaluable for those wanting the most current and comprehensive overview in health care information and management systems. Candidates can choose either the multimedia or the textbook format to meet their learning needs.

The CPHIMS Self-Assessment Exam (SAE)

This helpful online tool helps simulate the CPHIMS Exam in format and content and offers useful feedback to future test-takers. A rationale for correct and incorrect responses and feedback reports identify test-takers’ strengths and improvement areas.

– Matthew Grob