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Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems

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Your Study Path

CPHIMS HIMSS Health IT Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1You are here

Review healthcare-tech environment fundamentals and terminology.

24
hours
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Phase 2

Train clinical informatics workflow and data-governance application.

22
hours
3

Phase 3

Focus on systems management and leadership scenario decisions.

30
hours
4

Phase 4

Complete timed mixed practice and final weak-area remediation.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
96 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPHIMS Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Bachelor's + 5 years (3 in healthcare), graduate degree + 3 years (2 in healthcare), or 10 years total with 8 in healthcare
Experience
Documented professional health IT/informatics management experience per HIMSS pathway
Additional Requirements
  • Submit application and eligibility documentation before scheduling
  • Wait 60 days after a failed attempt before retesting
  • After three failures, a new application and full fee are required

CPHIMS Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Failed candidates must wait 60 days; up to two retakes are allowed at retake pricing within one year, and a fourth attempt requires a new application and full fee.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$559 OA member / $609 HIMSS member-corporate-student / $729 non-member
Total Estimated Cost$559-$729 initial; higher with retake or extension costs
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Free CPHIMS Prep Tools

Reported exam pass rate: HIMSS does not publicly publish CPHIMS pass-rate percentages.. Check the exam sponsor for the latest official figure.

240 Practice Questions

Domain-balanced CPHIMS question sets for leadership and informatics readiness.

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What You'll Study

18 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CPHIMS Exam Details

Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems

Administered by Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

Official Source
Scaled score 600 (200-800 scale)
Passing Score
115
Questions
2
Hours
$559 OA member; $609 HIMSS member/corporate/student; $729 non-member
Exam Fee
Study time: HIMSS does not publish an official average study-hour target
Prerequisites: HIMSS degree-and-experience eligibility pathway or 10-year professional experience pathway.
Valid for: 3 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) content outline

Healthcare and Technology Environments25%

Healthcare context, policy, ecosystem, and technology environment fundamentals.

Clinical Informatics20%

Clinical workflow, data use, and informatics support for care delivery.

Healthcare Information and Systems Management30%

Systems planning, implementation, governance, and operational management.

Management and Leadership25%

Leadership, strategy, communication, and organizational change execution.

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