Certification: Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)

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The CHPS credential: Denotes competence in designing, implementing, and administering comprehensive privacy and security protection programs in all types of healthcare organizations. Demonstrates a choice to focus and advance by specializing in the privacy and security dimensions of HIM. Shows a commitment to advancing privacy and security management practices and lifelong learning and professional development.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.