Assignment Help-Credentials from AHIMA and Their importance

Assignment Help-Credentials from AHIMA and Their importance

Credentials from AHIMA and Their importance

The Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP) is a new credential from AHIMA. The first exam was given for this credential in October 2011.

In addition to HIM Professionals the exam is open to other health care professionals such as RN’s, MD’s who have two years of experience in clinical documentation. Predict the next credential that AHIMA will develop and offer based on the future needs of health care and the HIM industry.

Based on your knowledge and what you have read do you feel the awarding of credentials is effective? Do you think passing an examination is a sensible way to assess someone’s knowledge? You might review the ahima.org website under the Certification Tab to research other types of AHIMA credentials and requirements.