Study resources

Study

CHIA is a professional certification program based on self-directed study. The resources below can assist with your study:

1. Sample Study Plan

2. CHIA Study Guide & CHIA Candidate Instruction Handbook (provided on registration)

3. Practitioner’s Guide:

• $225 AIDH Members, $315 Non-members
• A comprehensive body of knowledge (600+ pages) providing an understanding of the 53 competencies in the AHICF tested in the CHIA examination.

4. Practitioner’s Guide Update:

• $70 AIDH Members, $98 Non-members
• Special upgrade pricing for those who already own an earlier edition.

5. CHIA Practice Examination Challenge

• $95 AIDH Members, $130 Non-members
• Practice examination featuring two unique attempts (28 questions per attempt; 56 total). All questions align with the competencies assessed in the CHIA Examination and provide detailed feedback to help support CHIA exam readiness.

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Study & Exam details

Exam

The examination is delivered online and you’ll get your results immediately upon completion. In case of unsuccessful first attempt, your scores can help identify the areas to focus on before the second attempt.

Your examination consists of:

• A 90-day study period
• 2 attempts at the examination per study period
• Content based on 6 competency domains
• 150 minutes to complete the examination
• 106 multiple choice questions
• A maximum examination score of 212 points
• Pass rate based on points