Beginning January 1, 2025, 40 percent of the CEUs needed in a 2-year recertification period must come from AHIMA resources (including HCPro products, services, and family of brands) and/or the Component Associations. The remaining 60 percent of CEUs may come from ACEP providers or other resources. Complimentary CEUs that AHIMA members receive as a membership benefit may be used towards the 40 percent requirement. Visit the Reward Center to access complimentary CEUs. Questions? Check out the Token Reward Center FAQ to learn more.
AHIMA offers numerous ways for certified professionals to earn the required CEUs, including newly improved complimentary CEUs for Professional and Professional Premier members, an annual quarterly member-exclusive webinar series, and low-cost options such as Journal of AHIMA quizzes and webinars.
That’s why we're all about ensuring the strength of our recertification program. Our mission is to validate the rigor, quality, and consistency of qualified learning experiences, making sure AHIMA-certified individuals stay sharp and feel empowered in their certified domains.
To recertify, individuals must earn a specified number of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during a 2-year certification cycle. The initial recertification cycle for newly credentialed individuals (i.e., individuals who have earned their first credential) is two years beginning on the day the exam was passed.
If you took an exam as an early tester or have multiple credentials, then your recertification cycle will be impacted. Please check your CEU Center to verify your recertification cycle dates.
With so many options to earn CEUs, recertification is now easier and more accessible for AHIMA credential holders. To recertify, you need to earn CEUs within your recertification cycle, and they must be relevant to the health information (HI) field as outlined in the Health Information and Informatics Management (HIIM) domains.
CEUs are calculated based on clock hours: you earn 0.5 CEUs for every 30 minutes of attendance or participation.
Enhancing and maintaining your AHIMA certification has never been simpler. With new CEU options and tools like the AHIMA CEU Planner, you can add more value, flexibility, and professional development, while streamlining your certification journey.
