Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)

About this certification

Those who want to get specialization in the field of health data analysis and its validation should apply for the Health Data Analyst (HDA) exam.

The job requires managing and analyzing the data to transform it into a vision with a big picture. Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) professionals have to communicate at multiple levels to discuss their reports and solve the problems. 

Average Salary Range

USA: $69k ( Source )

Who Should Apply for Health Data Analyst (CHDA)?

Minimum Qualification Required:

1. Must have completed Healthcare information management credential (RHIT®) and minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience; OR 

2. Baccalaureate degree and a minimum of three (3) years of healthcare data experience; OR 

3. Healthcare information management credential (RHIA®); OR 

4. Master’s in Health Information Management (HIM) or Health Informatics from an accredited school; OR 

5. Master's or higher degree and one (1) year of healthcare data experience

Benefits

Increase in Knowledge: You will work on new technology in the field of privacy and security. Challenging situations will teach you a lot and improve your knowledge. Thus, you can work with big companies as well.

Exam details

Examination Details

• Number of Questions: 141 ( 121 scored questions and 20 unscored questions) 
  
• Type of Questions: MCQ
• Time allotted: 3.5 Hours

Examination Topics

1. Business Needs Assessment (19-23%)

2. Data Acquisition and Management (21-25%)

3. Data Analysis (19-23%)

4. Data Interpretation and Reporting (20-24%)

5. Data Governance (11-15%)