Certification

Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS)

Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity

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Cost
$150
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The Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialist (CHDS) exam is based on the AHDI Medical Transcriptionist Job Descriptions and the competencies outlined in the AHDI Core Competencies and the AHDI Model Curriculum. It is a voluntary credentialing exam for individuals who wish to become Certified Healthcare Documentation Specialists.

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Skills taught

Possess core knowledge and skills needed to practice healthcare documentation effectively in multi‑specialty acute care settingsPerform advanced editing skills for accurate transcription, proofreading, and SRT editingApply knowledge of Clinical Medicine and Health Information Technology
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