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21st December 2015, 02:07 PM
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Certified Data Analyst
Can you tell me in details about the Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) course offered by AHIMA or American Health Information Management Association?
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21st December 2015, 02:08 PM
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Re: Certified Data Analyst
AHIMA or American Health Information Management Association is committed to advancing the HIM profession in an increasingly electronic and global environment through leadership in advocacy, education, certification, and lifelong learning. Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Those who earn the CHDA designation will achieve recognition of their expertise in health data analysis and validation of their mastery of this domain. The certification provides practitioners with the knowledge to acquire, manage, analyze, interpret, and transform data into accurate, consistent, and timely information, while balancing the "big picture" strategic vision with day-to-day details. CHDA-credentialed professionals exhibit broad organizational knowledge and the ability to communicate with individuals and groups at multiple levels, both internal and external. Earning the CHDA designation can help to: • Achieve recognition of expertise • Validate mastery and specialized competence • Differentiate knowledge and skills • Demonstrate professionalism and commitment • Exhibit broad organizational knowledge • Facilitate professional development • Leverage the strength of AHIMA credentials Eligibility Effective February 1, 2016, candidates must meet one of the following eligibility requirements for the exam • Healthcare information management credential (RHIT) and minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience • Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience • Healthcare information management credential (RHIA) • Master’s in Heath Information Management (HIM) or Health Informatics from an accredited school • Master's or higher degree and one (1) year of healthcare data experience Those who have applied to sit for the exam prior to February 1, 2016 need to fulfill eligibility requirements to proceed in sitting for the exam • Associate’s degree and minimum of five (5) years of healthcare data experience • Healthcare information management credential (RHIT) and minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience • Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience • Healthcare information management credential (RHIA) and minimum of one (1) year of healthcare data experience • Master's or related degree (JD, MD, or PhD) and one (1) year of healthcare data experience |