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Structure
The examination consists of 115 multiple-choice test items, presented during a 2-hour session. Scoring is based on 100 items pre-selected for desirable psychometric characteristics. The additional 15 test items are included as pretest items. Performance on pretest items does not affect a candidate’s score.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility standards are designed to include those experienced in healthcare information and management systems, but exclude others. To participate in the CPHIMS examination, a candidate must qualify under one of the following options.
*Associated information and management systems experience includes experience in the following functional areas: administration/management, clinical information systems, e-health, information systems, or management engineering.
Exam Fees
The examination fee for a member of HIMSS is $275. This represents $70 savings over the $345 fee charged to nonmembers. Payment of the examination fee entitles a candidate to take the examination, receive a score report, receive a certificate of achievement and other recognition of the certification, and use the distinguished CPHIMS on letterhead, business cards and other professional communications, in directory listings and in signature.
Find a Test Center
Administration is geared to convenience.
The primary mode of delivery of the examination is via computer at over 110 Assessment Centers geographically located throughout the world. A list of Assessment Centers is available from www.goAMP.com (or http://www.goamp.com/sched/w_aspen.examinfo - JULIANNA WHICH IS THE BEST LINK TO INCLUDE). Testing is scheduled twice daily Monday through Friday (except major holidays), so you are able to test where you wish and when you are prepared.
