The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is a professional organization that promotes the business and clinical uses of electronic and paper-based medical information. AHIMA provides education and certification for health information management professionals, including medical coders, health data analysts, and health information managers.
Step 1: Eligibility and Application
To apply for AHIMA certification exams, you first need to determine your eligibility. Each certification has different requirements in terms of education and professional experience. Once you have determined you are eligible, you can apply for the exam online via the AHIMA website. The application process includes paying the exam fee and providing proof of your eligibility.
Step 2: Scheduling the Exam
Once your application is approved, you will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) letter from AHIMA. This letter includes instructions on how to schedule your exam. Exams are administered via Pearson VUE testing centers, which have locations across the United States and around the world. You can schedule your exam online through the Pearson VUE website or by calling Pearson VUE directly.
Step 3: Taking the Exam
On the day of the exam, you will need to arrive at the Pearson VUE testing center with a valid form of identification. Be sure to arrive early, as you will need to check in before the exam starts. During the exam, you will answer a series of multiple-choice questions. After the exam, you will receive a preliminary score report. Your official score report will be available on the AHIMA website within a few weeks.
The AHIMA website is located at https://www.ahima.org/ and the Pearson VUE website is https://home.pearsonvue.com/. Please visit these sites for more detailed information on the certification process and to locate a testing center near you.
