The CPHIMS Candidate Handbook contains eligibility requirements for participation in the program, a complete content outline for the examination, sample test items, a list of review references that may aid in preparing for the examination, regulations governing conduct of the examination, and an application for examination. The CPHIMS Candidate Handbook may be requested by e-mail or by downloading a printable version of the candidate handbook and application.

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The CPHIMS exam is based on the following major and minor content areas. The number in parentheses indicates the number of questions in that particular content area.

1. General (29)
1. Healthcare Environment (19)
2. Technology Environment (10)
2. Systems (36)
1. Analysis (14)
2. Design (5)
3. Selection, Implementation, Support and Maintenance (8)
4. Testing and Evaluation (3)
5. Privacy and Security (6)
3. Administration (35)
1. Leadership (29)
2. Management (6)

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