Healthcare Information Technology Exam Guide for CHTS and CAHIMS Certifications

This effective study resource delivers complete coverage of all topics on the newest versions of these challenging HIT exams

This comprehensive self-study guide fully prepares candidates for the Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS) exam, all six Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist (CHTS) exams, and CompTIA’s HIT exam. The book enables computer professionals to transition into healthcare information technology (HIT) with coverage of topics ranging from regulatory requirements to healthcare privacy and security and also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference.

Healthcare Information Technology: CHTS Certified Healthcare Technology Specialist & CAHIMS Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems Exam Guide is designed to familiarize IT professionals with the health-related aspects and the IT requirements of the healthcare HIT field. Written in a hands-on, straightforward style, the book includes “Tips,” which highlight important information throughout the chapters; “Use Cases,” which detail HIT at work in real-world situations; chapter summaries; and chapter review questions that test comprehension.

‧ Electronic content includes practice exams, a list of HIT roles, and a PDF copy of the book
‧ Appendices allow readers to drill down and focus on the content pertaining to a specific exam
‧ Written by a team of experts with extensive professional experience

Kathleen A. McCormick (city, state), PhD, RN, FACMI, FAAN, FHIMSS, is an author, senior practitioner, researcher, and policy executive in healthcare informatics and bioinformatics. She has authored seven books and hundreds of publications, including Essentials of Nursing Informatics, now in its fifth edition.

Brian Gugerty (city, state), DNS, RN, is CEO of GIC Informatics, LLC, which assists physicians and clinicians to effectively and efficiently use EHRs during the critical EHR “go-live” period and then optimize EHR use on an ongoing basis. Dr. Gugerty has been in the clinical informatics field for more than 25 years.

John Mattison (city, state), MD, is Assistant Medical Director, Chief Health Information Officer at Kaiser Permanente, Southern California. Dr. Mattison was one of the founders of the hyperbaric medicine program at UCSD.?