Description:
The CPHIMS Train the Trainer program prepares educators and other techonology professionals to administer the CPHIMS Review Course. The Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Society (CPHIMS) is a professional credential offered by HIMSS. This two-day program will provide participants with comprehensive training that prepares you to teach the CPHIMS Review Course. The course includes effective training techniques and all required print and electronic media that addresses content, policies and procedures, sample test questions and marketing tools for conducting a successful course. By successfully completing the Train the Trainer Program and CPHIMS certification, participants will receive official designation as a CPHIMS Trainer. Registration in this program includes the CPHIMS Review Course. Additional fee applies.

Speaker Information:
Margaret Schulte, DBA, FACHE
Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Health Administration, Grand Valley State University

Description:
This is your opportunity to test your knowledge before taking the CPHIMS exam. This course features lecture, discussion, study materials and practice test. Discover areas that you need to study plus interact with expert instructors who have earned the CPHIMS designation. If you are interested in certification and wish to be fully prepared for the exam, you don't want to miss this course. This pre-conference program covers the core skill and knowledtge areas of the CPHIMS exam and provides review of principles and practices for the exam. Completing the Review Course does not guarantee that a andidate will pass the examination. But the CPHIMS Review Course will provide the best opportunity to prepare and interact with others who are also preparing for the exam.

Speaker Information:
Margaret Schulte, DBA, FACHE
Associate Professor, Graduate Program in Health Administration, Grand Valley State University
Susan Wozniak, MPH, CPHIMS
Manager, Applications Research and Development, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
203 C

Description:
Career coaching workshop for clinical IT professionals. An employer, an employee and recruiter will help you set goals, assess skills, compose a winning resume, and learn interviewing and negotiating secrets.

Speaker Information:
Bonnie Siegel
Vice President, Hersher Associates, Ltd.
Brenda Herrmann, BSN, RN, BC
Senior Specialist, Perot Systems
Kathleen Kimmel, RN, MHA
Vice President, Nursing Informatics, McKesson Corporation

Level:
Intermediate

Objectives:

• Examine the dynamics of the current IT job market and how it affects clinicians
• Assess personal skills and career goals
• Identify ways to successfully move to the "ideal" next job -- what skills and attributes are needed and how to get them
• Develop insightful resume critiquing skills, editing abilities -- and apply them to a personal resume writing makeover
• Improve your interviewing and negotiating skills

CEUs Information:
AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association )
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
CNE (Continuing Nurses Education )
CPHIMS (CPHIMS Certification)

Location:
Convention Center

Room:
230 B

Description:
Join other professionals in an interactive discussion about the value of the CPHIMS credential. Learn why it has become an indicator of expertise and predictor of success in the industry.

Speaker Information:
Matthew Grob, CPHIMS, FHIMSS
Director and Practice Leader, Healthcare Information Technology Consulting, RSM McGladrey, Inc

Level:
Intermediate

Description:
The Certifi ed Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) program is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the healthcare information and management systems profession by providing the premier credential in the industry. The CPHIMS examination will be administered on laptop computers during the listed times. Candidates will receive immediate score reports after the examination. Laptops will be provided. For more information on the CPHIMS program, download the CPHIMS Candidate Handbook available from www.himss.org/getcertifi ed, email certifi cation@himss.org or call (312) 915-9280. Only 120 seats are available for testing, so don't delay. Test sessions will be fi lled on a fi rst-in/fi rst-confi rmed basis.

Level:
Intermediate

Description:
The Certifi ed Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) program is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the healthcare information and management systems profession by providing the premier credential in the industry. The CPHIMS examination will be administered on laptop computers during the listed times. Candidates will receive immediate score reports after the examination. Laptops will be provided. For more information on the CPHIMS program, download the CPHIMS Candidate Handbook available from www.himss.org/getcertifi ed, email certifi cation@himss.org or call (312) 915-9280. Only 120 seats are available for testing, so don't delay. Test sessions will be fi lled on a fi rst-in/fi rst-confi rmed basis.

Level:
Intermediate

Description:
The Certifi ed Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) program is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the healthcare information and management systems profession by providing the premier credential in the industry. The CPHIMS examination will be administered on laptop computers during the listed times. Candidates will receive immediate score reports after the examination. Laptops will be provided. For more information on the CPHIMS program, download the CPHIMS Candidate Handbook available from www.himss.org/getcertifi ed, email certifi cation@himss.org or call (312) 915-9280. Only 120 seats are available for testing, so don't delay. Test sessions will be fi lled on a fi rst-in/fi rst-confi rmed basis.

Level:
Intermediate

Description:
The Certifi ed Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) program is dedicated to enhancing and promoting the healthcare information and management systems profession by providing the premier credential in the industry. The CPHIMS examination will be administered on laptop computers during the listed times. Candidates will receive immediate score reports after the examination. Laptops will be provided. For more information on the CPHIMS program, download the CPHIMS Candidate Handbook available from www.himss.org/getcertifi ed, email certifi cation@himss.org or call (312) 915-9280. Only 120 seats are available for testing, so don't delay. Test sessions will be fi lled on a fi rst-in/fi rst-confi rmed basis.

Level:
Intermediate