What you're being assessed on
ASHRM’s HRM Certificate Program develops foundational knowledge and applied skills necessary for healthcare risk management. The program includes HRM Essentials and Advanced Applications, with instruction focused on risk identification, risk analysis, controls, investigations, claims, communication and mitigation
How the exam works
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150 multiple-choice questions
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150 minutes — the timer runs on our server, so closing the tab doesn't stop it
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Pass mark is 70%
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1 attempt included in the fee; retakes are $900.00
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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
- Designed particularly for professionals new to or transitioning into healthcare risk management; especially 0–3 years of experience.
What the exam covers
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Risk Management Process
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Healthcare Regulation
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Risk Identification
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Risk Control
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Risk Financing Fundamentals
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Data Analysis
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Incident Investigation
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Stakeholder Communication
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Risk Mitigation
What this certification proves
OUTCOME 1
Foundational healthcare risk management knowledge
OUTCOME 2
Practical risk management skills
OUTCOME 3
Understanding of risk identification and mitigation
Skills validated by this exam
Who should sit it
- Risk managers
- Quality managers
- Insurance and claims professionals
- Safety officers
- Healthcare administrators
- Clinicians
- Consultants
- Healthcare professionals
What your fee covers
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Program enrollment
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Educational modules
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Professional development
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Certificate of Completion upon meeting completion requirements
Your certificate
Participants receive a Certificate of Completion based on the program’s completion requirements. This should be listed as a certificate program rather than a direct certification exam.