RHIT Prep Session Part I

RHIT Prep Session Part I
Sandra Brightwell, M.Ed., RHIA
Tracy Domino, M.Ed., RHIA
June 24, 2016
Topics of Session I
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AHIMA membership benefits
Scholarship Opportunities
AHIMA certification website
RHIT Test Application Steps
Test Taking Tips
Advice from recently credentialed RHITs
AzHIMA Exam Reimbursement Program
Maintenance of credential
Benefits for Student Members of
AHIMA
Save money on
Certification exams
Textbooks
Meeting registrations and more
Connect with other HIM
professionals
Network through Engage
Online Communities
Component State Association
(CSA) membership
Volunteer with AHIMA
Prepare for a successful career
Career Prep Webinars
Salary Study
Mentor Program
Career Prep Workbook
Get a job
Career Assist Job Bank
AHIMA’s Career Map
Virtual Career Fairs
Students can
join for $45 per year
http://www.ahima.org/membership/benefits
AzHIMA Merit Scholarship
• $500 awards
• Online Application
• Due Annually in May
• http://www.azhima.org/members/scholarship/
AHIMA Certification
Information
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Eligibility
Early Testing Application
Exam Fee $299 or $229
Register Online
ADA Accommodation Information
Exam Application Checklist
http://www.ahima.org/certification/RHIT
Preparing for the Exam
AHIMA EXAM APPLICATION CHECKLIST
 Read Candidate Guide
http://www.ahima.org/~/media/AHIMA/Files/Certification/Candidate_Guide.ashx?la=en
 Apply for exam
https://www.ahimastore.org/ProductDetailCertifications.aspx?ProductID=12220
 Submit all paperwork necessary
(transcripts, resume, and other documentation)
 Upon receipt of authorization to test (ATT), read it
completely
 Schedule exam with Pearson VUE
http://www.pearsonvue.com/ahima/
 Verify what materials are needed at the testing center
 Verify time and date of exam
Arizona Pearson VUE Locations
Pearson Professional Centers-Chandler AZ
• 2121 W. Chandler Boulevard
• Suite 209
• Portico Place-2121 Building
• Chandler, Arizona 85224
Pearson Professional Centers-Phoenix AZ
• 2501 West Dunlap Avenue
• Suite 260
• Phoenix, Arizona 85021
Pearson Professional Centers-Tucson AZ
• 5210 East Williams Circle
• Suite 722
• Merrill Lynch Building
• Tucson, Arizona 85711
 Before the exam
 Day of the exam
 Advice from newly credentialed RHIT
Exam Scoring
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Scoring FAQ
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Determination of the Passing Score and Notification of Results
After you have finished the exam and completed the evaluation of your testing
experience, you will be instructed to report to the TCA to receive your score report. The
score report will include your photograph and examination results indicating "pass" or
"fail". Your score report will not include your performance on the pre-test questions,
nor will these pre-test questions be used to determine your pass/fail status.
Passing Scores
• Note: Immediate scoring is available for all examinations, unless the exam is in a beta
period. Please refer to the exam's home page for any announcements.
(If applicable, when sufficient candidate volume has been reached, final scoring
audits will be conducted, the passing score will be set, and the score reports will be
mailed to candidates. From this point forward, score reports will be issued at the
assessment centers upon completion of the examination.)
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RHIT: The current passing scaled score for the RHIT examination is 300 out of 400.
RHIT/RHIA Exam Reimbursement
Program
Eligible candidates will meet ALL of the following criteria at the time of their application:
Be a Student Member or New Graduate member of both AHIMA and AzHIMA, in good
standing (AHIMA and AzHIMA dues have been paid) at the time of their application and
at the time of the semi-annual draw.
Student must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above
Student will have passed his/her RHIA or RHIT credentialing exam within 180 days after
graduation from any CAHIIM accredited RHIA or RHIT program.
http://knowledgeconnex.azhima-rhia-or-rhit-exam-reimbursement-program.sgizmo.com/s3/
Maintaining Your RHIT
CEU Requirements for Single Credential
RHIT
20 CEUs
CEU Requirements for Multiple Credentials
If you have more than one AHIMA credential, you must earn ten
(10) additional CEUs per credential during your two-year
recertification cycle. These CEUs may not be duplicated or used for
more than one credential.
https://secure.ahima.org/certification/ce/cereporting/
Certification Cycles
Initial Cycle
• The initial recertification cycle for newly credentialed certificants
(first credential obtained) begins the day after the credential is
awarded, plus the additional two (2) calendar year recertification
period. A credential is awarded when a candidate:
• Passes the certification examination, OR
• Passes the certification examination AND has successfully
completed the academic requirements of an HIIM program
accredited by CAHIIM (RHIA and RHIT early testing candidates).
The academic prerequisite is confirmed when an official
transcript is submitted and approved.
Ongoing Cycle
• The recertification cycle for subsequently obtained credential(s)
begins with the next cycle date for the first or initial credential.
The next cycle date begins on January 1, and ends on December
31, of the following year.
Topics of Session II
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RHIT Exam Practice Questions
Use Smartphone for interactive session
Download free kahoot.it on to your Smartphone
Enter game PIN number
Answer questions at increasing speed
Review of available exam prep materials
Prize Drawing for RHIT Exam Prep Books
RHIT Exam Prep Questions-Interactive Session
• Load kahoot.it on your smart phone
• Enter in PIN
• Get ready, set go!
Suggested RHIT Review Guides
• Professional Review Guide-Cengage
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RHIT Exam Preparation-AHIMA Press
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RHIA & RHIT Exam Prep-JB Review
Drawing for 2
RHIT Exam Prep Books
Sandra Brightwell, M.Ed., RHIA
sandra.brightwell@centralaz.edu
Tracy Domino, M.Ed., RHIA
tracy.domino@phoenixcollege.edu