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Key Facts: CHPC Exam
120
Exam Questions (100 scored)
CCB/HCCA
2 hours
Exam Time Limit
CCB/HCCA
$350-$450
Exam Fee
CCB 2026 fee schedule
7 domains
Content Areas
CHPC Detailed Content Outline
2 years
Certification Validity
CCB renewal policy
40 CEUs
Renewal Requirement
CCB (20 must be live)
The CHPC exam has 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored) with a 2-hour time limit. The exam fee is $350 for HCCA members and $450 for non-members. Candidates need 1 year of compliance experience and 20 CCB CEUs. The exam covers 7 domains: privacy standards and policies, program oversight, vendor screening, training and education, monitoring and auditing, discipline, and investigations. Certification is valid for 2 years with 40 CEU renewal requirement.
About the CHPC Exam
The CHPC exam validates expertise in healthcare privacy compliance, including HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH Act, state privacy laws, patient rights, breach notification, and privacy program management. Administered by the Compliance Certification Board through HCCA, it is the leading credential for healthcare privacy officers and compliance professionals responsible for protecting patient information and managing organizational privacy programs.
Assessment
120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 20 pretest)
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Criterion-referenced scaled passing score
Exam Fee
$350 (member) / $450 (non-member) (Compliance Certification Board (CCB) / Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA))
CHPC Exam Content Outline
Privacy Standards, Policies, and Procedures
Privacy program components, policy development and review, HIPAA/HITECH/FERPA/GINA regulatory requirements, governance policies, record retention, and stakeholder communications
Privacy Compliance Program Oversight
Risk assessments, annual work plans, privacy officer role and authority, governance board reporting, regulatory interpretation, emerging technologies, and program evaluation
Screening/Evaluation of Employees, Physicians, Vendors and Other Agents
Privacy obligations in job descriptions, background checks, exit interviews, business associate agreements, vendor due diligence, and data use agreements
Communication, Education, and Training on Compliance Issues
Role-based privacy training, employee and physician education, regulatory dissemination, organizational privacy culture, documentation obligations, and continuing education
Privacy Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems
Organizational risk assessments, auditing and monitoring plans, compliance monitoring tools, hotline and reporting systems, anonymity protections, and external audit management
Discipline for Non-Compliance
Disciplinary policies for privacy violations, corrective action coordination, proportionate disciplinary measures, organization-wide consistency, and documentation
Investigations and Remedial Measures
Privacy investigations, breach response coordination, disclosure and notification requirements, corrective action plans, regulatory agency interactions, and harm mitigation
How to Pass the CHPC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Criterion-referenced scaled passing score
- Assessment: 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 20 pretest)
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $350 (member) / $450 (non-member)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CHPC certification?
The CHPC (Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance) is a professional credential offered by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) through the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA). It validates expertise in healthcare privacy compliance, including HIPAA Privacy Rule, HITECH Act, state privacy laws, patient rights, breach notification, and privacy program management. It is the leading certification for healthcare privacy officers and compliance professionals.
How many questions are on the CHPC exam?
The CHPC exam consists of 120 multiple-choice questions, but only 100 are scored. The remaining 20 are unscored pretest questions used for exam development. You have 2 hours to complete all 120 questions. The pretest questions are randomly distributed throughout the exam and cannot be distinguished from scored questions, so you should answer every question carefully.
What are the eligibility requirements for CHPC certification?
To qualify for the CHPC exam, you must have at least 1 year of full-time compliance experience (or 1,500 hours of direct compliance duties within 2 years before your application). Your job duties must relate to the CHPC Detailed Content Outline. You must also earn and submit 20 CCB-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within 12 months of your anticipated exam date.
How much does the CHPC exam cost?
The CHPC exam application fee is $350 for HCCA/SCCE members and $450 for non-members. If you need to retake the exam, there is a $75 non-refundable re-exam application fee. If you fail two attempts within 180 days, you must wait 180 days before reapplying. A $75 rescheduling fee may also apply if you need to change your exam date.
How do I maintain my CHPC certification?
CHPC certification is valid for 2 years. To renew, you must earn 40 CCB Continuing Education Units (CEUs) during your certification period, with at least 20 coming from live training events. The renewal fee is $145 for HCCA/SCCE members and $265 for non-members. If you need additional time, monthly renewal extensions are available for $50 per month, up to a two-month maximum.