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CHCIO Certification & CEUs

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    The CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO Program 

    The CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) program is the first certification program exclusively for CIOs and IT executives in the healthcare industry. A CHCIO demonstrates the commitment, knowledge and experience required to master the core skills inherent to successful healthcare CIOs and IT executives. CHIME members who have been in a healthcare CIO or equivalent position for at least three years and want to enhance their professional stature are eligible to become certified.

    Distinguish yourself from your peers
    Becoming a CHCIO makes it easy for you to distinguish yourself as a leader within the healthcare IT industry. The CHCIO Program is the first healthcare industry credential developed for CIOs by CIOs.

    PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

    Program enrollment is $649. Enrollment into the CHCIO program, value includes:

    • CHCIO application
    • The CHCIO exam study materials that include the reading materials divided by domain, a CHCIO practice exam and the CHCIO blueprint
    • CHCIO exam registration

    Upon completion of the CHCIO program enrollment form you will be contacted by a member of the CHIME team to continue your journey through the program.

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  • CHCIO EXAM & RESOURCES

    The CHCIO examination consists of 125 multiple choice questions, including scenario-based and independent questions. The examination will be taken without the aid of study guides or other resources. The exam must be completed within 2.5 hours. The CHCIO examination is offered at CHIME in-person events and through our online testing center.

    Online Exam

    Remote Testing: Testing in the convenience of your office or home office is available through CHIME University.  

    Exam Study Materials

    Upon enrollment into the CHCIO program you will receive a link to the CHCIO exam study materials. These materials include the CHCIO reading materials divided by domain, a CHCIO practice exam and the CHCIO blueprint.

  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

    Who is Eligible to participate in the CHCIO program?
    To participate in the CHCIO program an individual must be a current CHIME member in good standing. Once an individual meets the requirements of membership and becomes a member of CHIME they are eligible to enter the CHCIO program.

    CHCIO Candidate Requirements

    To enroll in the CHCIO Program, applicants must:

    • Be a CHIME provider/payer member
    • Possess a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program
    •  Have minimum three years of professional experience in a healthcare CIO or equivalent role within the past six years**
    •  Complete the program enrollment application here
      • Applications are processed within 7-10 business days
    •  Complete the program enrollment with program enrollment fee of $649 (This fee includes; CHCIO application. study materials, practice exams and exam fees)*

    *The CHCIO program enrollment is active for one year. This is to ensure the most recent information is collected in the candidate’s record and that the candidate is using the most up to date study materials to prepare for and take the exam. In the event a program enrollment expires, there is a re-enrollment fee of $99.

    ** Equivalent experience: To be eligible for CHCIO status, equivalent experience must meet current CHIME CIO membership criteria within the allotted time frame required. For healthcare executives that do not carry the CIO title but hold the CIO role, equivalent experience is met. For clinical positions or those that fall under or lateral to the CIO position, additional information will need to be submitted using our Equivalent Experience Survey.

    **Applicants who do not meet experience requirements will qualify for CHCIO-Eligible status, and be given the opportunity to complete those requirements to apply for full CHCIO status upon completion.

    Becoming CHCIO Certified

    CHCIO certification status requirements**:

    • Successfully pass the Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) examination
    • Complete *25 qualifying Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the 24 months prior or 12 months after enrolling in the program (see CEU tab for additional information)
      • Minimum half (12.5) coming from CHIME related events
      • To submit CEUs, please use the form located here
    • Attest to uphold the CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct 

  • PREP COURSE

    Studying for exams can create unnecessary stress, sifting through overwhelming loads of information, and uncertainty about study material and best ways to prepare.  Our CHCIO Prep Course is designed to take you through the process of preparing for the CHCIO Exam and help you understand how to better prepare for the CHCIO Examination.

    The Digital CHCIO Prep Course takes you on a deeper dive into the constructs of the CHCIO Examination.  Students will learn from CHCIO-certified healthcare experts, experienced in both the industry and in the CHCIO program.  This course transforms studying into application, providing clear peer-led sessions for each Domain area concentrating on critical topics and leaving the learner with tangible insight. 

    This course includes:

    • Peer-to-peer insight into the concepts learners will be tested on
    • Flexible learning to meet each persons’ level of knowledge and availability
    • Short sample quizzes to test level of understanding at each Domain
    • Personalized guide and point of contact to walk you through this process

    The CHCIO Prep Course is not a requirement to enrolling in the program nor passing the exam; it stands on its own as a peer-led study platform that guides you as you prepare and offers you real-world perspective, which is what the CHCIO Exam is designed to do.  The CHCIO Exam asks questions based on the reading materials but written from experience.  Gain a foundation of insight and application to carry you along in your studies, test your understanding, and train for further success in your career.

     

    Enroll in CHCIO Prep Course

    *Access to Prep Course is active for 12 months from date of enrollment.

  • CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

    The CHCIO program requires individuals to participate in professional development and educational activities. CHIME utilizes Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to measure participation.

    CHIME recognizes ONE hour of professional development and educational activity participation as equivalent to ONE CEU.

    Submitting CEUs for CHIME & Non-CHIME Events

    Please select CHIME-based CEUs to submit credits for events and sessions sponsored by CHIME. All other submissions outside of CHIME should be reported as non-CHIME CEUs.

    How to Submit CEUs:

    • For non-CHIME submissions, please include provider’s name in the event title
    • Archived submissions must include original date in description and date applied in start and end dates
    • Multiple (up to three) events may be submitted on one form, but all must fall under the same
      category, non-CHIME or CHIME events
    SUBMIT CHIME EVENT SUBMIT NON-CHIME EVENT

    Qualifying CEU Opportunities

    CHIME Opportunities
    • CHIME conferences (ViVE, CHIME Fall CIO Forum
    • CHIME workshops (CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp™, CMIO Leadership Academy)
    • CHIME audio/video conferences and webinars (College LIVE sessions)
    • CHIME Foundation focus groups (online and in-person)
    • CHIME Certification Committee participation (subcommittee work: item writing, job analysis, item review panel, etc)
    • CHIME conference planning committee participation 
    • CHIME advocacy education-related activities
    • Professional speaking and/or development of presentations (CHIME Fall CIO Forum track sessions, College LIVE sessions)
    Non-CHIME Opportunities
    • Academic teaching, development of curricula, and/or attending classes*^
    • Publications (writing articles, chapters in books)
    • Conferences, workshops, courses and other educational activities from other organizations (e.g. ACHE, HIMSS, etc.)

    * Completion of college or university courses must be from an accredited institution and topic area related to the healthcare CIO profession. Relevant courses include, but are not limited to: business, accounting, healthcare, marketing, IT/IS, human resources, informatics and healthcare informatics.

    ^Academic CEUs awarded (both teaching and/or attending as a student) will be determined by multiplying the number of credit hours earned for the course by a factor of 3. For example, if you complete a course that is worth 4 credit hours, the maximum CEUs you may request is 12 (4 x 3 = 12 CEUs). If you are submitting academic CEUs for a course that you attended, please submit an official transcript upon completion of the course.

    If you need help determining whether an activity qualifies for a CEU or how to calculate the number of CEUs, please email the CHIME certification team at certification@chimecentral.org.

    CEU Reports/Transcripts

    To view a current listing of your CEU record, please contact the CHIME professional development staff at certification@chimecentral.org. Requests will be filled within 48 hours.

    Transcripts will include your certification date range, a break-down of CHIME credits and non-CHIME credits earned, as well as certification status as indicated by requirements fulfilled.

    Activities and/or events that are eligible to receive education credits include: online educational events (i.e. College LIVE, CHIME Foundation focus groups), advocacy webinars/meetings, CHIME committees, and the Spring and Fall CIO Forums.

    CHCIOs and CHCIO Candidates are required to participate in professional development and educational activities. CHIME utilizes Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to measure participation. The purpose of the CEU is to record and quantify the time CHCIOs and CHCIO Candidates spend participating in relevant professional development and educational activities.

    CHIME recognizes one hour of participation as equivalent to one CEU.

  • CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE

    To maintain/renew your CHCIO & CHCIO-Eligible status:

    • Complete 45 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), of which 50% must be CHIME activities*+. These 45 CEU hours must be completed over your 3 year credential renewal cycle.
    • Submit renewal/maintenance fee of $199
    • Adhere to the CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct
    • *CHIME membership is required for CHCIO-Eligible status

    *In lieu of submitting CEUs, one may sit for the CHCIO exam. If you have completed at least 80% of your CEUs within three years, you may apply for a six-month extension to complete the remaining credits.
    +CHCIOs can retain the CHCIO credential should they leave the CIO role and are therefore not be able to maintain their membership. To keep their credential current, they would need to earn 45 CEUs. The requirement that half of the CEUs need to be from CHIME activities would be waived since they would no longer be eligible to attend CHIME events. The same does not apply to those with a CHCIO-Eligible status. 

    Have you recently met the three years of professional experience criteria to become a full CHCIO?
    Complete the CHCIO Status Request Form


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For questions regarding the CHCIO program please email certification@chimecentral.org or call 734.665.0000.

Certificiation & CEU Inquiries

For certification and CEU inquiries and questions please contact:

  • Ashley Jester, MS
    Director, Professional Development
    certification@chimecentral.org
    734.665.0000

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