AHIMA International Certifications

AHIMA International Virtual

A Great Place to Learn

VIA is the route to relevant education, certification and knowledge for health information management (HIM) professionals and healthcare ecosystems located outside of the U.S.

Future-proof your career with AHIMA credentials.

By earning an AHIMA certification, healthcare professionals demonstrate the competence to carry out their responsibilities in a critical profession.

Certification Updates

We’re pleased to share some changes to the certification process that international candidates should find beneficial. These five changes are effective May 1, 2020. Please keep in mind that eligibility requirements have not changed and will still apply for all candidates on all exams.

There will no longer be a difference in registration or the testing process for global candidates.
When registering for an AHIMA exam, all candidates will register using the same exam name – there will not be a global indication in the exam naming convention.
There is no longer a testing window and exams can be taken throughout the year, as long as test centers are open.
When selecting a testing location, candidates can select any available/open Pearson Vue location.
All candidates will now follow the same policies and procedures stated in the Candidate Guide.

To get the latest news and changes about AHIMA's certifications, visit the Certification Updates & Announcements page.

Certified Coding Associate (CCA®)

Self-study, entry-level coding certification. Coding professionals who hold the CCA credential have demonstrated coding competency across all settings, including hospitals and physician practices.

CCA Certification

Certified Coding Specialist (CCS®)

The CCS credential demonstrates a professional’s tested skills in data quality and accuracy as well as mastery of coding proficiency.

CCS Certification

Certified Coding Specialist- Physician-based (CCS-P®)

Self-study, comprehensive physician’s office coding certification.

CCS-P Certification

Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP®)

Individuals earning the CDIP credential demonstrate expertise in clinical documentation within patient health records.

CDIP Certification

Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA®)

Holders of the CHDA establish competence in big data for both organization and analysis.

CHDA Certification

Free Webinar Series

Telemedicine Takes Center Stage During COVID-19 Pandemic

Healthcare leaders from around the world are accelerating their use of telehealth tools, enabling hundreds of thousands of patients to benefit from streamlined scheduling and virtual consultations. Our COVID series presents valuable lessons from around the globe.

Contact AHIMA International

For trainings and education, contact Melanie Endicott at melanie.endicott@ahima.org.

For events and programs, contact Kim Mancha at kim.mancha@ahima.org.

For media and sales, contact Adeline Goffin at adeline.goffin@ahima.org.

For certification, contact certification@ahima.org.