Health Information Personnel Practice Test

Which of the following certifications can a health information technician acquire?

1. Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

2. Certified Health Informatics Specialist (CHIS)

3. Certified Information Systems Manager (CISM)

4. Certified Occupational Health Specialist (COHS)

5. Coding Professional (CCP)

6. Public Health Credentialing (PHC)

The correct answer is: Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

A Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification is a credential that a health information technician can acquire. This certification focuses on coding proficiency, which is a crucial skill for health information technicians to accurately assign codes to medical diagnoses and procedures for billing and classification purposes. This certification demonstrates competency in coding practices and knowledge of code sets, including CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II codes. The other options listed are not typically certifications that health information technicians would pursue.