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AHDI says the practical portion of the RHDS exam puts more emphasis on critical thinking than on keyboarding, research or other technical skills.
Checked against its source on October 17, 2026
In the source's own words
“Emphasis in the practical portion of the exam is more on critical thinking skills rather than keyboarding, research, or other technical skills.”
Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS), Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity, Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHDI), n.d., RHDS credential page, description of the practical exam.
Open the original- What it measures
- AHDI describes the practical portion as designed to test a candidate's knowledge, skill and ability to practice healthcare documentation effectively in today's healthcare environment.
- What it does not show
- This describes how AHDI designs its exam. It does not measure how hard the job is, and it does not give pass rates.