Education


Completion of HFMA’s certification program requirements lead to the designation Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA).  Achieving these designations help prepare healthcare finance professionals for increasingly responsible positions in the healthcare industry and demonstrates dedication to professional development. 

Validate Your Skills and Knowledge - Enhance Your Credibility in the Industry -
Support Your Professional Development - Demonstrate Your High Level of Commitment in the Field


The Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) program is now available online, allowing candidates the ability to purchase study materials and access online resources like the complimentary practice exam. The single examination is no longer proctored but can be taken at one of the several hundred sites with Castle Worldwide, HFMA's support partner.

Effective January 2011, the certification requirements are as follows:

  • Successful completion of one certification examination designed for mid-level healthcare finance professionals
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of healthcare finance management experience
  • Current and active HFMA membership

Becoming CHFP certified is more important than ever-it distinguishes you as a leader and role model in the healthcare finance community. Donald P. Schott, FHFMA, AVP-Provider Reimbursement, Blue Cross Blue Shield of ND sees immense value in being certified,  "HFMA certification has helped me gain the respect of my peers in the healthcare finance profession."

We are certain that these changes will provide candidates fewer barriers and a more seamless process in their path to certification. For more information on CHFP certification or program changes, please reference the FAQ document,  visit us online, or contact the certification office at certification@hfma.org.

 

Certification Advantages

Survey results have shown a strong relationship between certification and career advancement. Certified members of HFMA tend to earn a higher annual salary and  are more likely to be hired for upper-level positions in healthcare finance. They are respected members of the healthcare leadership team.

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