AAHAM STUDY TIPS

• Invest in a study manual or other study material

• Set a goal to cover X # of pages daily before you begin to study

• Take notes while studying

• Separate material into smaller sections

• Make sure you organize your study material using tabs, etc. so that you can easily reference certain sections as needed

• Study with a partner or group

• Attend webinars & study sessions (if not offered at your facility reach out to another through AAHAM)

• Study daily

• Changing your place of study every once in a while can be beneficial

• Make flash cards and carry them with you. You can look at them while at appointments, check out lines while shopping, at the gym or anywhere where you have a free moment.

• Join AAHAM & find a mentor or there may be one within your organization

• Pace yourself

• Avoid distractions & don’t allow yourself to become easily distracted

• Allow downtime for information to process. You need to take short breaks when studying for long periods of time

• Plan the length of study period based on the amount of material to cover

• Study when you are at your best by finding the best time of the day for you

• Get proper rest or refresh with a nap

• Have a positive attitude by being excited about the opportunity