The Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS) is a professional certification from The American Health Information Management Association that evaluates healthcare privacy and security competency. The AHIMA CHPS exam focuses on areas such as HIPAA privacy, HIPAA security, breach notification, protected health information, safeguards, business associate relationships, and compliance monitoring.
Candidates typically pursue CHPS when preparing for or working in roles such as Chief Privacy Officer, Chief Information Security Officer, Compliance Director, or consultant across hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and healthcare organizations. This FAQ explains exam structure, scoring, renewal, readiness, preparation strategy, and compliance-focused reasoning expectations for candidates evaluating the AHIMA CHPS certification.
AHIMA CHPS — Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This FAQ section summarizes key aspects of the AHIMA CHPS exam, including format, difficulty, and preparation. For official eligibility, policies, and updates, visit the AHIMA’s official exam page.
SECTION A: AHIMA CHPS Exam Overview & Legitimacy
This section explains what the AHIMA CHPS certification represents, who it is generally intended for, and how it fits within healthcare privacy and security competency validation.
