Q: Where do I go to apply for the CHIAP™ certification?

A: You can access the online Certification Management

System (CMS) through the AHIA website and document

evidence of meeting the eligibility requirements, which

are:

Education and Professional Work Experience o Bachelor’s Degree, with at least 2 years of

experience working in the internal audit profession within the prior 10 years, and at least 2 years of experience working in a health care setting within the prior 5 years,

or o Associate’s Degree, with at least 5 years of

experience working in the internal audit profession within the prior 10 years, and at least 2 years of experience working in a health care setting within the prior 5 years

or o No Degree; Applicants who do not have a degree

may submit an application, but must demonstrate a total of 10 years of combined healthcare internal audit experience.

Employment, applicant will be required to upload employment verification forms from employers at the time of application.

Code Of Ethics, attest that you will abide by the AHIA Code of Ethics and agree to the Statement of Understanding.

Q: When will the next application window be open? A: The next CHIAP™ application window will be open in the CMS from October 1, 2019 through January 31, 2020.

Q: When will I know if my application has been approved? A: All approved applicants who submit an application prior to December 1, 2019, will be notified that they are authorized to test on December 15, 2019. Applications received after December 1, 2019, will be notified no later than February 7, 2020.

Q: When will the next exam window be open?

A: The next CHIAP™ exam window will be open from

February 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020. The

175 secured, multiple-choice question exam will be

proctored by our exam vendor, PSI, which has more

than 250 test centers across the United States, as well

as international sites. Candidates will have four (4)

hours to complete the computer-based exam. A

complete list of testing locations is available at

www.ahia.org/certification/forms.

Q: When will I know if I’ve passed the exam? A: AHIA will be testing a new exam form during the

February/March 2020 exam window. Scoring the

results of this new CHIAP™ exam may take up to six (6)

weeks from the close of the exam cycle (March 31,

2020). You should expect to receive your Score Report

no later than May 22, 2020. A candidate may retake

the exam two additional times during their two (2) year

examination eligibility period (i.e., the date an applicant

is notified their application has been approved).

Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professional™ Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Q: Why Get Certified? A: In 2019, AHIA proudly introduced the inaugural class of 275 Certified Healthcare Internal Audit Professionals™. These certificants have set the bar for the CHIAP™ Certification Program and have proven their competency, skill and dedication to the profession by obtaining the only certification unique to healthcare internal auditing. Don’t get left behind... Advance your career and create new professional opportunities by becoming a CHIAP™.

Q: How much does it cost to get certified?

A: The cost to apply for and take the CHIAP™ exam is

$495 for AHIA members and $745 for non-members.

A candidate may retake the examination during their

eligibility period at a cost of $150. Note: candidates who

took the exam during May/June 2019 may retake the

exam at no cost. The cost to renew a certification is $100

for AHIA members and $150 for non-members. A

complete fee schedule is published in the CHIAP™

Candidate Handbook available on AHIA’s website.

Q: How do I study for the exam?

A: The primary and most important preparation for the

certification exam is your hands-on healthcare internal

auditing experience. AHIA’s Virtual Learning Library

includes some reference materials, which are aligned with

the fundamental concepts and skills expected of a

healthcare internal auditor to support the CHIAP™ Body

of Knowledge (BoK). Additionally, AHIA is offering a BoK

webinar series for candidates. However, candidates

should not rely solely on the AHIA reference materials and

webinars, as they may not address everything a healthcare

internal auditor needs to know when sitting for the exam.

Q: What will the certification program require for

continuing professional education (CPE)?

A: 40 credits of CPE must be completed over 2 years in

eligible education programs (approved by NASBA or

AHIA), including 2 credits in ethics, with at least 10

credits earned per year.

Q: How do I report my CPEs throughout my 2-year CPE

Renewal Cycle?

A: Your CPE Renewal Cycle begins, January 1 of the

following calendar year after you are certified. At that

time, you can report CPE activities directly in the

Certification Management System at

www.ahia.org/certification/my-chiap-profile.

Q: Where can I get more information?

A: The CHIAP™ Candidate Handbook is available on the

AHIA website at www.ahia.org/certification/chiap.

FAQ

Coming Fall 2019 Body of Knowledge

Webinar Series

AHIA is offering a series of webinars focused on the Body of Knowledge categories, which are featured on the CHIAP™ Certification Exam.

Dates and Topics: 11/5/2019 Operational and Financial

11/12/2019 Business Aspects of Care Settings

11/19/2019 Information Technology

12/3/2019 Administrative Functions

12/10/2019 Revenue Cycle

1/8/2020 Regulatory Environment

1/15/2020 Compliance

The live webinars will be offered free to members and will be eligible for NASBA credit. Recordings of the webinars will be free to all candidates for a limited time ending March 31, 2020. Thereafter, the recorded webinars will be made available in the AHIA Virtual Learning Library for future use.

for more information.

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