Introduction
The Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ exam validates knowledge and skills in the core areas of HIPAA Administrative Safeguards, Physical Safeguards, Technical Safeguards and Security Technology Fundamentals.
CHSS Exam Prerequisite Knowledge
In order to be eligible for CHSS™ certification, the candidate must currently be a Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP).
*Important note: CHSS™ is level 2 of HIPAA certification. In order for HIPAA Academy to issue CHSS™ certification you must have Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) credential.
Curriculum to Prepare for CHSS Exam:
- 105. HIPAA Certification Online: Introduction to HIPAA Security
- 106. HIPAA Certification Online: Advanced HIPAA Security
- 107. HIPAA Certification Online: Administrative Safeguards
- 108. HIPAA Certification Online: Physical and Technical Safeguards
Exam Grid
|
Exam Name |
Number of
Questions |
Time Allowed |
Passing Score
|
|
CHSS |
60 |
60 Minutes |
75%
|
Distribution of Questions
The Certified HIPAA Security Specialist™ (CHSS) Exam is based on 4 Areas. The percentages of each domain in the exam are defined in the following Table:
|
Examination Areas |
Percentage of Exam
|
|
1.0 - HIPAA Administrative Safeguards |
25%
|
|
2.0 - HIPAA Physical Safeguards |
25%
|
|
3.0 - HIPAA Technical Safeguards |
25%
|
|
4.0 - Security Technology Fundamentals |
25%
|
|
Total |
100%
|
Important Note: All Percentages are Approximate and Subject to Change at any time.
