HFMA CRCR Certification Program Study Tips
- Download and print the Key Concepts Guide. You can use this to take notes while working through the course. In addition, utilize the “Notes” tab within the program content (viewable in the left side navigation).
- There are 4 pre-tests within the CRCR program study materials. The pre-tests are designed to assess your knowledge on the learning objectives for the upcoming section. Doing these helps you focus on the learning objectives you may not fully understand and assess your knowledge of what is being presented.
- Make sure you understand the learning objectives that are presented at the beginning of each course module. The learning objectives can be an excellent road map during learning.
- At the end of each course module, look and those objectives again and make sure you can achieve them (Recognize, Identify, etc.).
- There are checkpoints to check your understanding in each course module. Be sure to answer those and if you get one wrong, understand why it was wrong.
- Thoroughly review ALL the content - don’t skip pages, interactive elements, or screens, as you may miss a key piece of content.
- Set aside time to study and review – uninterrupted, without distraction. If you’re multitasking while reviewing the course, you won’t retain the information.
- Ensure you thoroughly read the material as the assessment questions do tie back to the content you’ve learned.
- Review and Revise - regular revisions of the things you have already studied will not only improve your memory, but they will also help you better understand what you are learning.
- When you are ready launch the exam: You have 90 minutes to answer 75 multiple choice questions.
- If possible, take the assessment on a computer with a wired connection. If your Wi-Fi is not strong, you may experience delays between questions.
- If unsuccessful, use the results summary to see how you did on the questions from each section or unit. Study the areas scored lower. Then set aside time for the retake of your assessment after the 30-day wait period.
If you have any personal study best practices, feel free to share here!
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