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CHIME Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO)

ABOUT

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.

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PROGRAM ENROLLMENT

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

CHCIO application

CHCIO exam study materials: exam self-assessment, reading materials divided by domain, CHCIO practice exam and the CHCIO exam blueprint

CHCIO examination

Upon completion of the CHCIO program application you will be contacted by a member of the CHIME team to complete your program enrollment.

CHCIO EXAM & COMPETENCIES

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.

Individuals taking this program will be tested on their experience in the following areas:

Drive organizational mission, vision, values, and strategies
Lead technology strategy, measurement of outcomes, and risk analysis
Knowledge of technology benchmarking and infrastructure
Technology governance, privacy, and compliance
Change management process and communication
Value assessment and solutions
Service recovery and management
Learning and development strategy
Identify, develop, and maintain stakeholder relationships

CHCIO Enrollment Application

CHCIO Program Requirements

To participate in the CHCIO program an individual must meet the following criteria:

Be a CHIME provider/payer member
Possess a baccalaureate degree or meet equivalent experience
Have minimum 3 years of professional experience in a healthcare CIO or equivalent role within the past 6 years
Complete the program enrollment application (Applications are processed within 7-10 business days)
Complete the program application, enrollment, and with program enrollment fee of $649 (This fee includes; CHCIO application. study materials, practice exams and exam fees)

Initial certification includes:

Successfully pass the Certified Healthcare CIO (CHCIO) examination
Complete 25 qualifying Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the 12 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
Attest to uphold the CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct

Certification maintenance includes:

Complete 45 qualifying Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within each 3-year active certification cycle
Minimum half (22.5) coming from CHIME related events
Submit the $199 renewal fee

To submit CEUs, please use the form located here

Program enrollment and prep course: $995.00.

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

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.

Access to Prep Course is active for 6 months from date of enrollment.