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Certified Health Informatician Australasia (CHIA)

Digital Health

Certification

CHIA is the benchmark certification for health informatics professionals in Australia. Developed and led by AIDH, Australasia’s peak body for digital health, CHIA validates the competencies, credibility, and professional capability of today’s digital health workforce. In an evolving sector, CHIA provides a trusted standard for individuals and organisations committed to safe, effective healthcare.

I want to

Become a CHIA
Maintain my CHIA
Certify my TEAM
Claire Holt CHIA
step 1

Is CHIA right for you?

✓ Health-related degree + six (6) continuous months of associated health work experience*
or
✓ No degree, but 3 cumulative years of associated health work experience*

*check work experience

step 2

What it takes

✓ ~90 days of self-directed study

✓ A 150-minute online exam (2 attempts included)

✓ Cost: $550 (members) / $775 (non-members)

step 3

Staying certified

✓ Your CHIA credential lasts 3 years

✓ Renew via CPD points, or retake the exam

✓ Recertification: $194 (members) / $277 (non-members)

See the full 6-step process »

What is CHIA?

CHIA (Certified Health Informatician Australasia) is a unique credentialing program in health informatics managed by the Australasian Institute of Digital Health (AIDH).

CHIA formally recognises the knowledge and skills for those working in health informatics and digital health. CHIA demonstrates that you have broad expertise in health informatics principles, concepts, methods and the ability to apply these in the workplace.

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What are the benefits
of CHIA certification?

Independent Certification

A clear independent evaluation of your skills and knowledge in health informatics.

Industry Recognition

Greater industry recognition and credibility, progress your career, and be a leader in the field.

Ongoing Professional Development

Keep up with the latest evidence and best practice.

A common Language & Understanding

Improved understanding and communication with different areas in health and care.

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What you need to know

Study

The examination provides for ninety (90) days of self-directed study, with a recommendation to allow for eight (8) hours of study per week to cover the six core domains of expertise taken directly from the Australian Health Informatics Competency Framework (AHICF).

Examination

The examination is delivered online and you’ll get your results immediately upon completion.

Your examination consists of 90-day study period in which you will have 2 examination attempts per study period.

Maintaining your CHIA

The CHIA credential is valid for 3 years after which it is either renewed or lapses.

You can renew your CHIA credential by undertaking continuing professional development (CPD) activities throughout the 3-year period and earning 60 CPD points.

Certified Professionals

"The CHIA certification shows that I have the expertise needed to ensure that clinical information sharing, use of technologies in healthcare and digital health initiatives achieve the important aims we have. It’s an endorsement of my contribution to digital health."

Kate Renzenbrink CHIA
Chief Nursing and Midwifery Information Officer, Bendigo Health

“The CHIA program was well‑structured and provided a solid understanding of digital health principles that I can apply immediately in my role within clinical informatics.”

Sponsored participant
UnitingCare Health

"My advice to others undertaking CHIA would be do not let it intimidate you. Use the study materials and the time allotted. Just do it! You will get out of it as much as you put in."

Jacqueline Ollier CHIA
Organisational Change Specialist, Northern Territory Government

Corporate groups

"Metro North Health is supporting staff to become CHIA certified, enabling us to keep pace with digital change, and therefore benefitting the healthcare system, clinicians, and most importantly, our patients."

Kristy Jackman
CHIA Director, Queensland Digital Academy – Digital Metro North

“The CHIA program offered relevant and relatable content that directly aligns with the work we do as clinical informaticians. I found the flexible, self-directed, online learning structure particularly beneficial, allowing for independent study while maintaining clear expectations and goals from the outset. Overall, CHIA provided applicable knowledge that supports and strengthens everyday informatics practice.”

Sponsored participant
UnitingCare Health