Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security
Exam Preparation Information
- Exam Specifications
- Exam Content Outline
- Cognitive Levels
- Exam Scoring/Passing Scores
- Recommended Resources
Exam Specifications
Four hour, 180, multiple-choice item examination consisting of:
150 scored items and 30 pre-test items.
Exam Content Outline
A certification examination is based on an explicit set of competencies. These competencies have been determined through a job analysis study conducted of practitioners. The competencies are divided into domains and tasks as shown in the tables below. Examinations test only content pertaining to the following competencies.
CHPS Resources
- CHPS Recommended Resources (PDF)
- CHPS Resource List (PDF)