HFMA Certification Program
Recognizing excellence among healthcare financial management executives
Features:
- HFMA’s premier certification
- Available study guide to assist with exam preparation
- Receive self-study CPE credits
- Multiple choice and proctored exam
Value:
- Validate your specialized knowledge and technical expertise
- Enhance professional credibility with customers
- Differentiate your level of expertise
- Network with fellow certified members
- Demonstrate exceptional commitment to professional development
Recommended for:
- CFO’s
- Vice President’s
- Directors
- Managers
- Chapter Leaders
The HFMA certification program recognizes healthcare financial management executives who have reached an enhanced
level of knowledge and proficiency. The ability to establish and maintain a clear competitive edge is a prerequisite for
success in today’s changing economy. You will not only enhance the knowledge and industry insight you need, but you’ll
also have the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency to your colleagues and competitors. Through your participation in achieving the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) designation, you will demonstrate an exceptional commitment to professional development.
The HFMA certification program recognizes healthcare financial management executives who have reached an enhanced level of knowledge and proficiency. The ability to establish and maintain a clear competitive edge is a prerequisite for success in today’s changing economy. You will not only enhance the knowledge and industry insight you need, but you’ll also have the opportunity to demonstrate your proficiency to your colleagues and competitors. Through your participation in achieving the Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) designation, you will demonstrate an exceptional commitment to professional development.
How to Achieve Your Certification
Once the online exam application is completed, the process begins. The Program encourages the purchase of the study guide available on www.hfma.org to assist with the preparation of the Core Certification exam and 1 Specialty exam of your choice.
Specialty exams areas:
- Accounting and Finance
- Patient Financial Services
- Physician Practice Management
- Managed Care
To become a CHFP, the exam requirement specifies that a candidate must successfully complete the Core and one specialty exam. By certifying in a specialty area, you are proving your specialized proficiency and technical aptitude. Additional specialties may be earned after minimum requirements are met for becoming a CHFP.
Submit the CHFP application within 12 months of successfully completing both exams.
How to Maintain Your Certification
The certification can be maintained by upholding the HFMA membership and earning 90 CPE’s every 3 years. Many HFMA educational offerings are available to help meet this requirement.
For further information, contact
Shirley Heavlin at HFMA
(800) 252-4362, ext 311
HFMA Certification Requirements
- Two years total as a regular or advanced HFMA member (Student membership does not fulfill this requirement)
- 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, Patient Financial Services, Financial Management of Physician Practices, and Managed Care. Both exams must be
completed within 24 months of successfully completing the first exam.
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 (Student membership does not fulfill this requirement)
- 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.
Click here to download the certification requirements document.
