What you're being assessed on
The Certified Professional in Health Care Risk Management (CPHRM) is a professional certification for individuals working in healthcare risk management and related fields.
The examination evaluates knowledge across five major healthcare risk management domains: Clinical/Patient Safety, Risk Financing, Legal and Regulatory, Health Care Operations, and Claims & Litigation.
The official CPHRM examination is administered by the American Hospital Association Certification Center through PSI. Candidates may take the examination at an approved PSI testing center or through live-remote proctoring.
The examination evaluates knowledge across five major healthcare risk management domains: Clinical/Patient Safety, Risk Financing, Legal and Regulatory, Health Care Operations, and Claims & Litigation.
The official CPHRM examination is administered by the American Hospital Association Certification Center through PSI. Candidates may take the examination at an approved PSI testing center or through live-remote proctoring.
How the exam works
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110 multiple-choice questions
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120 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 80%
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1 attempt included in the fee; retakes are $425.00
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Answers autosave as you go, and questions and options are shuffled per candidate
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Available immediately after payment — sit it whenever you're ready
Eligibility & prerequisites
- Baccalaureate degree or higher + 5 years of experience in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry
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- Associate degree or equivalent + 7 years of experience in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry
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- High school diploma or equivalent + 9 years of experience in a health care setting or with a provider of services to the health care industry
- Plus 3,000 hours or 50% of full-time job duties in health care risk management within the last 3 years
What the exam covers
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Clinical/Patient Safety – 25 questions
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Risk Financing – 15 questions
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Legal and Regulatory – 20 questions
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Health Care Operations – 20 questions
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Claims and Litigation – 20 questions
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare risk management
OUTCOME 2
Understanding of clinical and patient safety risk management
OUTCOME 3
Understanding of healthcare risk financing
OUTCOME 4
Knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements
OUTCOME 5
Understanding of healthcare operations
OUTCOME 6
Knowledge of claims and litigation principles
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Healthcare risk management professionals
- Hospital risk managers
- Patient safety professionals
- Healthcare compliance professionals
- Healthcare quality professionals
- Healthcare legal and regulatory professionals
- Healthcare professionals responsible for risk management activities
What your fee covers
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CPHRM examination registration/support
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Exam scheduling assistance
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Candidate booking guidance
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Exam administration support
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Certification process guidance
Your certificate
CPHRM certification is issued by the American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC).
The official CPHRM examination is administered through PSI.
Candidates must independently meet the official eligibility requirements before taking the examination.
Exam preparation/training is not included in this exam listing.
The CPHRM credential is valid for three years and may be renewed through the applicable AHA-CC renewal requirements.
The official CPHRM examination is administered through PSI.
Candidates must independently meet the official eligibility requirements before taking the examination.
Exam preparation/training is not included in this exam listing.
The CPHRM credential is valid for three years and may be renewed through the applicable AHA-CC renewal requirements.