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Certification

Distinguish yourself in an increasingly competitive marketplace and expand your career opportunities.

Overview
CAHIMS
CPHIMS
CPDHTS
Recertification

Certification: CAHIMS, CPHIMS and CPDHTS

Demonstrate your expertise and experience as a health information and technology professional with CAHIMS® , CPHIMS®  or CPDHTSSM certification from ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø. In a field experiencing vast change, it’s important to possess a standard body of knowledge and an up-to-date skillset. ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø certifications show you’re well informed and well prepared for what’s next in your career.

What are the ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Certifications?

The Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) certification is a pathway for expanding and diversifying industry knowledge for both early careerists and those with more experience.

The Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) is a certification program for experienced professionals, acknowledging and honoring their proven expertise and commitment to the field.

The Certified Professional in Digital Health Transformation Strategy (CPDHTS) is a certification program designed to demonstrate your knowledge and competence in digital health transformation strategy – including person-enabled health, measurement and improvement, and strategy, governance and organizational management.  

Please refer to our CPDHTS page for an important notice regarding this program.

Watch this informational video from the ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø professional certification staff to learn more about these certifications.

Why should you get certified?

Receiving a ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø certification demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of the profession and that you have reached a milestone in your career development.

  • Distinguish yourself in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
  • Expand your career opportunities.
  • Validate your knowledge, competency and credibility.
  • Gain skills and tools to help you make a difference in your organization and community.
  • Demonstrate your commitment to continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
  • Reinforce sustainability in periods of transition.
  • Use of certification marks and digital badges in your professional materials
  • Highlight your certification with inclusion in the ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Certification Directory
  • Receive priority in ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø Certification Opportunities

Certification Process

To apply to take a certification exam, complete the . Applications will be reviewed for eligibility, and candidates will be contacted with next steps.

Certification exams are administered at select and ²ÝÝ®ÉçÇø events, and candidates receive their results before leaving. All candidates must apply and receive an Eligibility ID# before making a test reservation.

Questions?  Reach out to us at certification@himss.org.

Certification Renewal

Certification credential renewal is every three years for the CAHIMS and CPHIMS; and every two years for the CPDHTS. To renew your certification, either retake and pass the examination or submit a renewal application.