Hey guys, welcome to this introduction video to the Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality exam (or CPHQ).
Becoming a certified professional in healthcare quality shows your commitment as a healthcare professional, and can set you apart from others in the field.
In this video we will look at registering for the CPHQ exam, what to expect on test day, content covered on the exam, and how to prepare.
For those testing in the U.S. the exam costs 399 dollars for members, and 469 dollars for non-members.
For those testing internationally the exam costs 445 dollars for members and 515 dollars for non-members.
After your application and payment have been received you will get an email, within 10 business days,
from PSI containing instructions for exam scheduling.
From the day you paid for the exam you have 90 days to schedule your exam, and when you schedule your exam you will need to provide the following information:
first and last name (same as you provided on your application), name of the examination (which is CPHQ), preferred email address,
cell phone number, testing center location, and three dates you would like to take the exam listed, top to bottom, in preferred order.
The subject line must contain “CPHQ Examination.”
The last thing I will say, as we look at registering, is that you must schedule your exam at least two to four weeks before your preferred test day.
What to expect on test day:
On the day of your exam you should arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled test time.
Candidates who arrive 15 minutes after their scheduled exam time will not be allowed to take the exam.
Upon signing in, to take your exam, you must provide two valid forms of identification.
One must contain a current photo, and both must contain the name on your application and your signature.
In the testing room electronics are prohibited.
No calculator is needed, however, you are allowed to bring a simple battery-powered, pocket calculator.
The calculator may not contain a alphanumeric keypad, or have the ability to retain or retrieve data.
The testing center does hold the right to perform a metal detection scan, before a candidate is permitted to enter the testing room.
No personal items are allowed in the testing room.
You will be assigned a small locker to store your keys, and a wallet.
Watches, and hats are also not allowed in the testing room.
If you are not able to store all the personal belongings that you brought into the testing center in your assigned locker, you will not be permitted to test on that day.
The testing staff will provide you with a pencil and piece of scratch paper.
You will be allowed to take a break whenever you want, however, that time will be taken from the time you have to take your exam.
The CPHQ exam is a computer based exam, with 125 scored multiple choice questions and 15 non-scored multiple choice questions.
You will have 3 hours to answer a total of 140 questions.
Content covered on the exam:
The CPHQ contains four major domains that you will be expected to know:
1. Organizational Leadership containing 35 items
2. Health Data Analytics with 30 items
3. Performance and Process Improvement consisting of 40 item
And 4. Patient Safety containing 20 items
How to prepare:
Preparing for the CPHQ exam should not be a stressful process.
That is why our team here at Mometrix has worked hard to put together resources to help you feel confident and prepared on test day.
Our study guides contain all the information you will be tested on in an outlined and easy to understand format to help make studying easier.
To purchase our study guide or flashcards click the link on the screen.
Good luck, and happy studying!