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The Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader Program (CHISL)

ABOUT

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.

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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.

CHISL Enrollment Application

Program Enrollment

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

CHISL application
CHISL exam study materials: exam self-assessment, reading materials divided by domain, CHISL practice exam and the CHISL exam blueprint
CHISL examination
Upon completion of the CHISL program application you will be contacted by a member of the CHIME team to complete your program enrollment

CHISL Exams & Competencies

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.

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

Analysis of information security strategy
Lead and conduct risk analysis, standards, and strategy development
Knowledge of security benchmarking and infrastructure
Security 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 security relationships

CHISL Program Requirements

Equivalent experience is based on scope of responsibility in a healthcare information security leadership position and must meet the following criteria:

Influence over your organization’s cybersecurity strategy, policy, and compliance
Oversee security budget/purchasing responsibility
Develop information security standards and structures
Oversee security relationships and stakeholders within the organization and third-party risk
Responsible for risk management and data protection

Initial certification includes:

Successfully pass the Certified Healthcare Information Security Leader (CHISL) 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)
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 CHISL Prep Course is designed to take you through the process of preparing for the CHISL Exam and help you understand how to better prepare for the CHISL Examination.

The Digital CHISL Prep Course takes you on a deeper dive into the constructs of the CHISL Examination.  Students will learn from CHISL-certified healthcare experts, experienced in both the industry and in the CHISL 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 CHISL 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 CHISL Exam is designed to do.  The CHISL 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.