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CHISL Certification

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    The Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader Program 

    The Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader (CHISL) is a Strategic Executive who demonstrates dynamic, forward-thinking leadership with technical proficiency and tactical knowledge. Above all else, the CHISL is a Communicator both externally and internally to the organization. They lead networks of people managing the protection of networks on which the healthcare industry depends to deliver safe and efficient care. Each CHISL contributes to the overall protection of the Healthcare Infrastructure. The CHISL exam evaluates the prospect across the following Success Factors divided into 7 Domains of Knowledge.

    Expectations of Certification Holders (Program Objectives)

    • Formulate and implement policies and solutions that demonstrate a thorough understanding of security foundations and practical applications of information technology for healthcare organizations.
    • Ensure that information security strategic planning is aligned with the organization’s clinical and business objectives, including in areas such as cost effectiveness and patient safety.
    • Apply their knowledge to assess an information security situation and manage an appropriate security response.
    • Effectively communicate information security assessments, plans and actions for technical and nontechnical audiences/stakeholders.
    • Identify emerging information security issues and utilize knowledge of information security theory and practice to investigate causes and solutions.
    • Apply a standards-based approach to implement the principles and applications of risk management, including business impact analyses, cost-benefit analyses, and implementation methods that map to healthcare business needs/requirements.
    • Integrate the elements of information security management – Policy, Strategic and Continuity Planning, Programs and Personnel – into a coordinated operation.
    • Articulate positive and socially responsible positions on ethical, regulatory and legal issues associated with the protection of information and privacy.
    • Collaborate with other business, clinical, and IT leaders to devise incident response and business continuity/disaster recovery (BC/DR) strategies for cybersecurity and other events that affect the availability of critical data and IT infrastructure.

    PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

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

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

    Upon completion of the CHISL 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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    CHISL EXAM & RESOURCES

    The CHISL 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 CHISL examination is offered at CHIME in-person events, online remote, and at testing centers worldwide.

    Register for an Upcoming In-Person Exam

    Stay tuned for the next in-person exam opportunity

    • TBD
    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 CHISL program you will receive a link to the CHISL exam study materials. These materials include the CHISL reading materials divided by domain, a CHISL practice exam and the CHISL blueprint.

  • PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

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

    CHISL Candidate Requirements
    To enroll in the CHISL Program, applicants must:

    • Be an active AEHIS member 
    • Possess a baccalaureate degree or be enrolled in a baccalaureate program
    • Complete the program enrollment form with program enrollment fee of $649 (This fee includes;
      CHISL application, study materials, practice exam and exam fees)

    *The CHISL 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.

     
    Becoming CHISL Certified

    CHISL certification status requirements**:

    • Successfully pass the Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader (CHISL) examination
    • Have minimum three years of professional experience in a qualified healthcare information security position or equivalent role within the past six years*
    • 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/AEHIS related events
    • Attest to uphold the CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct 

     

    * Equivalent experience: To be eligible for CHISL status, equivalent experience must meet current AEHIS membership criteria within the allotted time frame required. For healthcare leaders that do not carry the security title, additional information is needed.

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

  • CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

    The CHISL program requires individuals to participate in professional development and educational activities. Both CHIME and AEHIS associations utilize Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to measure participation.

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

    Submitting CEUs for CHIME/AEHIS & Non-CHIME/AEHIS Events

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

    How to Submit CEUs:

    • For non-CHIME/AEHIS 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/AEHIS Opportunities
    • CHIME and AEHIS conferences (CHIME Spring CIO Forum, CHIME Fall CIO Forum, AEHIS Fall Summit)
    • CHIME and AEHIS workshops (CHIME Healthcare CIO Boot Camp™, CISO Boot Camp, CMIO Leadership Academy)
    • CHIME and AEHIS audio/video conferences and webinars (College LIVE / AEHIS LIVE sessions)
    • CHIME and AEHIS Foundation focus groups (online and in-person)
    • CHIME and AEHIS conference planning committee participation (CHIME Spring CIO Forum, CHIME Fall CIO Forum, Fall Summit)
    • CHIME and AEHIS advocacy education-related activities
    • Professional speaking and/or development of presentations (CHIME and AEHIS track sessions, 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. AAMI, H-ISAC, HIMSS, etc.)

    * Completion of college or university courses must be from an accredited institution and topic area related to the healthcare CISO or 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 [email protected].

    CEU Reports/Transcripts

    To view a current listing of your CEU record, please contact the CHIME professional development staff at [email protected]. Requests will be filled within 48 hours.

    Transcripts will include your certification date range, a break-down of CHISL credits and non-CHISL 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. LIVE webinars, Foundation focus groups), advocacy webinars/meetings, CHIME/AEHIS committees, and Forums and Summits.

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

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

  • CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE

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

    • Continue your AEHIS membership in good standing.
    • Complete 45 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs), of which 50% must be CHIME/AEHIS activities*+
    • Submit renewal/maintenance fee of $199
    • Adhere to the CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct

    *In lieu of submitting CEUs, one may sit for the CHISL 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.
    +CHISLs can retain the CHISL credential should they leave their qualified 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 membership activities would be waived since they would no longer be eligible to attend CHIME/AEHIS 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 CHISL?
    Complete the Status Request Form


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For questions regarding the CHISL program please email [email protected] or call 734.665.0000.

Certificiation & CEU Inquiries

For certification and CEU inquiries and questions please contact:

  • Ashley Jester, MS
    Director, Professional Development
    [email protected]
    734.665.0000

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