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Certified Digital Health (CDH) Program


The Certified Digital Health (CDH) Program is designed for all healthcare professionals looking to or currently serving in the healthcare digital space.  This program is designed to test one’s knowledge and understanding in the larger healthcare IT industry.  The program outlines three levels of certification: Professional, Leader, and Executive.  Based on one’s leadership experience and positional standing will make them eligible for one level of certification testing.  Credentialing is based on meeting the requirements outlined, continuing educational credits, and passing the CDH level examination.


This is a self-paced certification program.  Learners will have access to course content and the exam for 6 months from the time of enrollment.  The CDH qualifying exam will need to be completed within those 6 months.

CDH-P Program


Certified Digital Health – Professional (CDH-P)


CDH-P Program enrollment introductory pricing: $195. Enrollment into the program includes:


  • CDH-P program application
  • CDH-P exam study materials that include the reading materials divided by domain, CDH-P practice exams, CDH-P Exam Blueprint, and study plans to help with your studies
  • CDH-P examination


Eligible candidates include, but not limited to: management positions, sales, marketing, or entry-level healthcare positions in the industry.  Graduate students seeking careers in the healthcare space are also eligible to enroll, pending experience.


Eligibility Requirements:

1 year in healthcare occupation OR Digital Health Professional Certificate OR Healthcare related degree

CDH-L Program


Certified Digital Health – Leader (CDH-L)


CDH-L Program enrollment introductory pricing: $395. Enrollment into the program includes:


  • CDH-L program application
  • CDH-L exam study materials that include the reading materials divided by domain, CDH-L practice exams, CDH-L Exam Blueprint, and study plans to help with your studies
  • CDH-L examination


Eligible candidates include, but not limited to:

team/client leads, specialists, frontline workers, directors and other similar positions within the healthcare field.


Eligibility Requirements:

1 to 3 years’ healthcare leadership experience OR CHIME/A-Group Membership OR CHIME Boot Camp or Leadership Academy

CDH-E Program


Certified Digital Health – Executive (CDH-E)


CDH-E Program enrollment introductory pricing: $395. Enrollment into the program includes:  


  • CDH-E program application
  • CDH-E exam study materials that include the reading materials divided by domain, CDH-E practice exams, CDH-E Exam Blueprint, and study plans to help with your studies
  • CDH-E examination


Eligible candidates include, but not limited to:

senior-level positions with the healthcare organization


Eligibility Requirements:

3 years’ healthcare executive experience OR CHCIO/CHISL Status

All candidates need a minimum of 10 CEUs earned within the last year from their examination date and to have passed the CDH level exam to earn their credential.


To Obtain the Certification


CDH certification status requirements:

1) Fulfill the application requirements of the program,

2) Successfully pass the CDH qualifying exam,

3) Complete 10 qualifying Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the 24 months prior or 12 months after sitting for the examination.


Attest to uphold the CHIME Professional Standards of Conduct

CDH Exam & Resources

All CDH program examinations consist 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 CDH examination is delivered online through CHIME U and available 24/7. Exam Study Materials Upon completed enrollment into the CDH program you will receive a login to access the CDH program within CHIME U. Within this program includes 6 months of access to exam study materials including CDH specific exam blueprint, readings, practice exams, self-scored gap assessment, and study plans to help as you prepare.

The CDH Professional, Leader, and Executive program exam blueprints all differ and are specific to each competency level.

A collection of articles and books that comprise the exam.  Each reference provided is a supporting resource for the exam.

Similar written exam questions to allow the learner to get a feel for how the questions are written by our subject matter experts.

Self evaluation of one’s level of readiness based on the examination blueprint metrics.

A 4 month outline that keeps you progressing forward and provides a time expectation for completing the program.

Questions about eligibility? We can help!


Please contact the CHIME office for assistance at 734.665.0000 or [email protected] prior to registering or complete the inquiry form linked below!