Pass the CPHQ exam.
Ten minutes a day.
The study app built only for the NAHQ CPHQ® exam, the credential for healthcare quality professionals.
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249practice questions
IncludesAI tutor
- 249 practice questions
- All 7 CPHQ domains
- AI tutor on every answer
Everything you need to pass
One app, built for one exam. Practice, review and rehearse test day, all from your phone.
AI tutor
Tap “Ask” on any question for an explanation of why the right answer is right and why the others are wrong. Ask follow-ups until it clicks.
Daily quiz & streaks
A short quiz every day keeps the habit alive. Ten focused minutes beat a weekend of cramming.
200-question mock exams
Long mixed sets drawn from all seven CPHQ domains, scored at the end, so you build the stamina for a 3-hour exam.
Survival & infinite modes
Survival ends when you run out of lives; infinite mode lets you practice as long as you like. Both draw from every domain.
93 key-term flashcards
The definitions you need cold, from takt time to deemed status. Save the hard ones and review them later.
Performance by domain
Accuracy trends and average score for every content domain, so you spend time on what moves your score.
How it works
Set your exam date
Tell CPHQ Prep when you test. Your home screen counts down the days, so every session has a deadline.
Practice by domain
Short quizzes drawn from 249 exam-style questions, organized by the seven CPHQ domains, each with a written explanation.
Ask why
Stuck on a control chart or an accreditation rule? The AI tutor walks you through the reasoning. Save tricky questions to review later.
Sit a mock exam
Rehearse test day with a 200-question mock exam that mixes every domain, then check your score before the real thing.
What is the CPHQ exam?
The accredited certification for healthcare quality professionals.
The CPHQ® exam is offered by the Healthcare Quality Certification Commission (HQCC) of NAHQ, the National Association for Healthcare Quality. It tests how you lead quality work, improve processes, analyze health data, keep patients safe and stay compliant. Candidates are typically quality and patient safety specialists, nurses, risk managers, data analysts and healthcare leaders.
- Credential
- CPHQ®, Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality
- Awarded by
- Healthcare Quality Certification Commission (HQCC) of NAHQ
- Format
- 140 multiple-choice questions, 125 of them scored
- Time allowed
- 3 hours
- Delivery
- Computer-based with PSI, at a test center or online with a remote proctor
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 600 on a 200–800 scale
- Valid for
- 2 years, renewed with 30 CE hours
Source: NAHQ CPHQ candidate handbook. Details change, so confirm on the official NAHQ website.
249 questions.
Sorted by exam domain.
The app follows NAHQ’s seven-domain content outline. Practice one domain or mix them all; every question has a written explanation.
Domain 1· 43 questions
Quality Leadership
Quality Leadership and Integration
Strategy, governance, stakeholder engagement and building a culture of quality and safety.
19 scored items on the exam
43questions
Domain 2· 38 questions
Process Improvement
Performance and Process Improvement
PDSA, Lean, Six Sigma, QI tools and teams, and managing variation.
27 scored items on the exam
38questions
Domain 3· 37 questions
Population Health
Population Health and Care Transitions
Care coordination, readmissions, transitions of care and social determinants of health.
11 scored items on the exam
37questions
Domain 4· 36 questions
Data Analytics
Health Data Analytics
Measure selection, data collection, statistics, control charts and dashboards.
26 scored items on the exam
36questions
Domain 5· 33 questions
Patient Safety
Patient Safety
Event reporting, root cause analysis, FMEA, safety culture and high reliability.
18 scored items on the exam
33questions
Domain 6· 29 questions
Quality Review
Quality Review and Accountability
Peer review, OPPE and FPPE, credentialing and utilization management.
16 scored items on the exam
29questions
Domain 7· 33 questions
Regulatory & Accreditation
Regulatory and Accreditation
CMS Conditions of Participation, The Joint Commission, NCQA, survey readiness and compliance.
8 scored items on the exam
33questions
Ten minutes a day.
Exam-ready in weeks.
Reading the handbook isn't the same as answering exam questions. CPHQ Prep turns every spare ten minutes into exam-style practice with instant feedback.
Free to download on iPhone & iPad.
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Read articleFrequently asked questions
What is the CPHQ exam?
The CPHQ® (Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality) exam is the certification exam for healthcare quality professionals, offered by the Healthcare Quality Certification Commission (HQCC) of the National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ). Passing it earns the CPHQ credential.
How many questions are on the CPHQ exam?
The CPHQ exam has 140 multiple-choice questions: 125 are scored and 15 are unscored pretest items mixed in at random. Candidates have 3 hours. The passing score is a scaled score of 600 on a 200–800 scale. Always confirm current details in the NAHQ candidate handbook.
What is CPHQ Prep?
CPHQ Prep is an iPhone and iPad app built only for the CPHQ exam. It includes 249 exam-style practice questions organized by the seven CPHQ domains, 200-question mock exams, 93 key-term flashcards, a daily quiz and an AI tutor that explains the reasoning behind every answer.
How long should I study for the CPHQ exam?
Many candidates plan for 8 to 12 weeks of steady preparation, more if healthcare quality is new to them. Short daily sessions work better than cramming: CPHQ Prep is built around a daily quiz, streaks, flashcards and a countdown to your exam date.
Is CPHQ Prep free?
Yes. CPHQ Prep is free to download on the App Store for iPhone and iPad, with optional premium features available as an in-app purchase.
Is CPHQ Prep available on Android?
Not yet. CPHQ Prep is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store. Email us if you would like to hear when an Android version is ready.
Is CPHQ Prep affiliated with NAHQ?
No. CPHQ Prep is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored or endorsed by NAHQ or HQCC. CPHQ® is a registered trademark of the National Association for Healthcare Quality.
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