CHPS — AHIMA Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security

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Issuer
AHIMA
Industry
Healthcare IT & Health Informatics
Domain
Privacy & Compliance
Level
Intermediate
Exam fee
$329 — verified 2026-09-25

Prerequisites & eligibility

Experience: Degree/credential-dependent: HS + 6 yrs; associate or CCA/CCS/CCS-P/RHIT + 4 yrs; bachelor's or RHIA + 2 yrs; master's + 1 yr of healthcare privacy/security experience

Renewal & maintenance

Valid for 2 years, 30 CEU credits per cycle, $249 renewal fee. Renew by cpe.

30 CEUs per 2-year cycle; recertification fee USD 100 (member) / 249 (non-member) for one credential; extra credentials add 10 CEUs each

Recognition

HIPAA-focused privacy and security credential for HIM/privacy officers

Related certifications

Career paths that include CHPS

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