Stay Certified. Stay Recognized. Stay Ahead.
Maintaining your AMIA Certified Health Informatics Professional™ (ACHIP™) credential proves your ongoing commitment to excellence in health informatics. As an ACHIPm, you demonstrate not only your expertise—but also your dedication to advancing the field.
To keep your credential active, simply complete the recertification process every four years.
What’s Required?
To maintain ACHIP status, you’ll need to meet two core requirements: active practice and professional development. Together, these ensure you’re not only practicing health informatics—but also growing with it.
ACHIPs who prefer to recertify via examination rather than reporting professional development activities must meet the active practice requirement and take and pass the AHIC Examination prior to their certification expiration date.
Active Practice
Demonstrate your hands-on involvement in the field by engaging in one or more of the following:
- Leading or performing health informatics activities and processes
- Teaching health informatics
- Conducting health informatics research
Informatics work must average at least 20% of your time over the recertification period.
Professional Development
Keep your knowledge sharp and your skills relevant with recognized professional development activities. The Health Informatics Certification Commission (HICC) awards Professional Development Units (PDUs) for qualifying activities.
Two Categories of Professional Development
Category 1: Coursework & Continuing Education
Learning experiences aligned with the AHIC Exam Outline.
Category 2: Scholarly Activities & Professional Service
Beyond your day-to-day role—these contributions advance the field and expand your expertise.
Earn 60 PDUs over four years to qualify for recertification.
See the full list of activities that qualify for AHIC Professional Development Units.