The Mark of HI Excellence

The Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems - Canada (CPHIMS-CA) credential validates professional competency to respected international and Canadian criteria. CPHIMS-CA signifies that a health informatics (HI) professional has the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform safely and effectively in a broad range of practice settings.

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CPHIMS + Canadian Supplemental (CA) Exams: Candidates must pass both exams to earn the credential. Candidates who meet the following requirements can write the exams at an AMP Test Centre or a group sitting.

• Baccalaureate degree plus five (5) years of associated experience*, including three (3) years in HI; 
  OR
• Graduate degree plus three (3) years of associated experience*, including two (2) years in HI.

* Associated experience includes the following functional areas: administration/management; clinical information systems; e-health; information systems or management engineering.

CPHIMS-CA Fact Sheet

"As a major employer in the province, Manitoba ehealth recognizes the value of the credential in recruiting capable, qualified staff, particularly as we deal with shortages in our profession across the country. The credential will clearly indicate to employers that a candidate has been tested and found to meet respected measurements of what it means to be a competent health informatics professional. The designation also flags commitment to professional development." 
Roger Girard, Chief Information Officer, Manitoba ehealth

CPHIMS-CA is provided through a partnership between COACH and HIMSS, which issue the credential and certificate jointly to successful candidates. Re-certification is required every three years to ensure CPHIMS-CAs remain relevant in the fast-paced HI field.

Exam Fees: COACH collects exam fees in Canadian dollars. The Canadian dollar fee is adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the Canadian/U.S. dollar exchange rate. IMPORTANT: Exam fees payments MUST be received BEFORE candidates can write the exams.  Registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.
CPHIMS Exam COACH Members: $300 USD Non-Members: $375 USD	CA Exam $75 USD