HIPAA Certification: Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert
Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE) is the gold standard for HIPAA credentials. It is the highest level certification for core HIPAA compliance team members who are seeking extensive & in-depth HIPAA training on privacy and security rules and the next steps for HIPAA compliance implementation. There is NO prerequisite for taking this certification course; you can directly take this level without making any other courses.
This credential is recommended but not limited to:
- HIPAA Compliance Officer of covered entity & business associate
- HIPAA Privacy Officer
- HIPAA Security Officer
- Managers
- Healthcare Consultant
- IT Auditors
- Core Compliance Team members of covered entity & business associate
- Lawyers involved in healthcare
- Business Analyst for Software
- Software Architect
- Software development Project Manager
- Healthcare quality assurance and risk managers
We also recommend that if you have any of the following credentials, then consider taking this course as it will compliment your current credentials and will enhance your knowledge on how HIPAA affects your company.
- CISSP: Certified Information Systems Security Professional
- CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor
- RHIA: Registered Health Information Administrator
- Security+
- CISM: Certified Information Security Manager
- CHPS: Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security
- HCISPP: HealthCare Information Security and Privacy Practitioners
- PC: Certified Professional Coder
- CHTS: Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist
- CPHIMS: Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems.
- CHC: Certified in Healthcare Compliance
- CHPC: Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance
- CIPP/US: Certified Information Privacy Professional
To understand how you can use the CHPSE logo and certificate to help grow in your career, visit this page of How to use the HIPAA logo and certificate to your benefit.
CHPSE Certificate Test:
You are tested after you complete the full online course. You need to pass the 81 questions test (3 questions per chapter, 5 minutes maximum per chapter to answer the questions) with 70% to receive the HIPAA certification of Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE).
This test is for two hours, ten minutes only. You get 5 minutes per chapter to answer three questions from each chapter. Once you start the test, you cannot stop it. This is a time-bound online test. You can take the test from anywhere and at any time. There is no need to schedule the test. Once you start the test, you need to finish it in the allotted time. If you need the timeline allotted per chapter, then the test will stop right there.
| Test Passing Grade | 70% |
|---|---|
| Test Format | Multiple choice questions |
| Testing Center | Time bound online test can be taken from anywhere |
| Test Time | 2 hours 10 minutes (5 minutes per chapter) (27 chapters) |
| Retest Cost | $180 for each attempt (Consider buying the unlimited exam option at the time of registration $180. This is available only when you register for the course. It cannot be bought later on) |
| Prerequisite | None |
| Certificate Validity | 3 Years |
Once you pass your test you can print out your certification immediately but if you do fail you will have to pay $180 to retake the CHPSE test.
Retesting for CHPSE test:
If you fail on the first attempt, you can take the second attempt without any waiting period. After you purchase the exam attempt, your test will be ready within one business day. We suggest taking the unlimited exam attempt option (only available when you register for the training course) if you don’t want the pressure of passing on the first attempt. After you complete the exam, the grade will be calculated based on the total score of all exam chapters.
Certificate valid for: 3 Years
Continuing Education Requirements After Getting Certified:
All certified professionals are required to take Cyber Security Awareness For Employees within 1 month of getting certified. You can take this training before or after getting certified. If you are a cybersecurity professional, you can request for an exception (provide the reason why you should not take the training and provide your cybersecurity certification credentials) to take this training but you will have to complete the test.
Course Name: CyberSecurity Awareness For Employees
Description: OCR is focusing on cybersecurity awareness for covered entity and business associates after the FBI issued a warning for the healthcare industry. This training is a continuing education course needed for all HIPAA certifications (CHPSE, CHPE and CHSE) professionals to maintain their credentials. This is non-technical course and anyone can take it. There are no prerequisites for it.
Students learn how hackers use social engineering tools like spoofing, Deceptive Phishing, W2 Phishing, Search Engine Phishing, Pharming, Spear Phishing, Whaling / CEO Fraud, Vishing, SMiSHing, Dropbox Phishing, Google Docs Phishing, Image Phishing, Piggybacking, Dumpster diving, Eavesdropping and many more on company employees. With different types of Malware like Computer viruses, Worms, Trojan horses, Ransomware, Spyware, Adware, Scareware, Keylogger, etc., you want to be aware of threats around you. The overall goal is to protect you from financial losses, identity theft, and damage to your reputation caused due to breaches of security by criminals.
Cost: Included with the HIPAA training cost. You need to buy a Certified Cybersecurity Awareness Professional (CCAP) certification exam if needed.
View Course Outline of Certified CyberSecurity Awareness Professional Certification Training
Once a year all students will have to go through one hour of an update course (normal cost $99) which will include relevant regulation changes and other OCR/HHS activities on compliance and enforcement.
To maintain your HIPAA certification, you will continue taking updated courses when they are released. You will receive a new certificate when your certificate will expire if you have taken all required updated courses. You will NOT be required to take any test if you have taken the updated courses regularly.
Certificate for Continuing Education Credits:
Students can buy a CE credits certificate for this course at the time of registration. You will receive 25 CE credits for this course through the Approved Provider of California Board of Registered Nursing after completing the course.
Method of Training to get CHPSE Certified
Training Options to pursue Certified HIPAA Privacy Security Expert (CHPSE) Credentials:
Sample of CHPSE Certificate
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