HIPAA Certification: Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA)

Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate

This nationally recognized HIPAA credential is an entry-level certification for those who are seeking HIPAA overview training on privacy and security rule. There is NO prerequisite for taking this certification course. This credential is recommended but not limited to:

  • Covered entity general employees
  • Healthcare professional
  • Business associates general employees
  • Interns
  • Medical students & Medical observers
  • Volunteers
  • New hires in a healthcare organization
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Medical device sales representative
  • Insurance broker
  • Lab technicians
  • Pharmacy staff

We also recommend that if you have any of the following credentials, then consider taking this course.

  • Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Master of Science in Nursing, ARNP and other Nurses
  • Master of Public Health (MPH)
  • Insurance agent
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS)

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CHPA Certificate Test:

You are tested after you complete the full online course. You need to pass the 12 questions test (6 questions per chapter) with 70% to receive the HIPAA certification of Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA).

This test is for 20 minutes only. Ten minutes per chapter are allotted to answer six. 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 tests can be taken from anywhere
Test Time 20 minutes (10 minutes per chapter) (2 chapters)
Retest Cost $75 for each attempt (Consider buying the unlimited exam option at the time of registration $75. 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 $75 to retake the CHPA test.

Retesting for CHPA 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

Certificate for Continuing Education Credits:

Students can buy a CE credits certificate for this course at the time of registration. You will receive 2 CE credits for this course through the Approved Provider of California Board of Registered Nursing after completing the course.

Method of Training to get CHPA Certified

Training Options to pursue Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate (CHPA) Credentials:

Sample of CHPA Certificate

Certified HIPAA Privacy Associate Certificate

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