Requirements

CHFP
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FHFMA
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HFMA Certification Process

• Two years total as a regular HFMA member
• Two years of professional experience in the healthcare finance industry
• 60 semester hours of college coursework from accredited institution or 60 professional development contact hours
• Successful completion of the HFMA Core certification exam*
• Successful completion of one HFMA specialty certification exam*
• References from a current elected chapter officer and your CEO or supervisor
• Submit conforming application with one-time fee within 24 months of successfully completing the first exam
• *Note: Exams may be taken at any time after you become an HFMA member. Specialty exams include Accounting and Finance, Financial Management of Physician Practices, Managed Care, and Patient Financial Services

Become a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)
Maintain status every 3 years by earning 90 professional development contact hours and retaining HFMA membership.

• Five years total as a regular or advanced HFMA member
• Bachelor degree or 120 semester hours from an accredited college or university
• Reference from an HFMA Fellow or current elected chapter officer
• Volunteer activity in healthcare finance within 3 years prior to applying for FHFMA, including one of following:
• Earn the Follmer Bronze Award
• Volunteer in the chapter and earn two Founders points (under current system) for two consecutive years
• Volunteer service for two years in a healthcare industry organization within the past three years
• Submit conforming application with one-time fee

Become a Fellow of HFMA (FHFMA)
Maintain status every 3 years by earning 90 professional development contact hours and retaining HFMA membership.