Find out if you are eligible for CPHIMS certification and learn how to apply for the CPHIMS exam, submit your application fee, prepare for the exam, and take the exam itself.
To find out whether you qualify to take the CPHIMS examination, see the eligibility requirements page or download the CPHIMS Candidate Handbook.
Start by reviewing the CPHIMS Candidate Handbook, which provides a detailed content outline explaining the content and structure of the exam. The outline will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and focus your preparation.
HIMSS also offers review materials to help candidates prepare for the exam including webinars, review courses and books. Find the review materials that work best for you!
HIMSS exams are delivered via a network of computer-based assessment centers around the world.
Applications will be reviewed for eligibility and candidates will be contacted with instructions on how to make their personal testing reservation.
To locate the testing center nearest you, visit our testing partner website and select the "Locate A Testing Center" icon. Candidates will not be able to make a testing reservation until they have received an Eligibility ID#.
Chapter-Only and Online-Only members are not eligible for the member rate. Payment may be made by credit card (VISA , MasterCard, American Express or Discover)
The CPHIMS exam is a two-hour exam composed of 115 multiple-choice questions, 100 of which are scored. The exam focuses on common knowledge and skills that were identified as being important to competent practice through a job analysis in health IT.
Exams are administered at Prometric Testing Centers or at select HIMSS events, such as the HIMSS Annual Conference. All candidates must apply and receive an Eligibility ID# before making a reservation to test.
All candidates receive their score reports before leaving the testing center.
