> Member Services HFMA Certification Exam Dear Member,
HFMA's certification programs lead to the designation Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) and Fellow of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (FHFMA). Meeting the HFMA certification requirements helps prepare you for increasingly responsible positions in the healthcare industry and demonstrates your dedication to professional development and a higher standing. Research indicates that there is a clear relationship between certification and career advancement. Certified members of HFMA earn a higher annual salary, are more likely to be hired for upper-level positions in healthcare finance, are promoted faster, and are respected members of the healthcare leadership team. Registration for the examination must be done at least ten days in advance of the exam date with HFMA National office in order to take the test. Applicants must provide the name of the proctor at the time of application or the application will be considered incomplete (please see contact information below to arrange for a proctor). To register for the examination, visit the National HFMA Website and then click on the Exam Application link under the Careers section to access the online application. Payment by credit card of $125 for the Core Exam or $100 for a specialty exam is also required at the time of registration and will be refunded to the member by the Chapter after the exam is successfully completed. Once the member signs up for an exam with the National office, please contact the local chapter's study material committee member listed below to arrange for free study material. According to the National Office, 24 to 30 hours of study time are required for the core and 16 to 20 hours for each specialty test. The number of study guides is limited. It is therefore recommended that individuals interested in taking certification exams discuss their interest with the Chapter contact prior to beginning the registration process. Contact name for Certification Information and Study Guide materials
Jonathan Ketcham, FHFMA
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia
Telephone: 215-748-9321
Email:
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Sincerely,
Jonathan Ketcham
Chairman
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