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Key Facts: CHRC Exam
120
Total Questions
100 scored + 20 pretest
2 hrs
Time Limit
For 120 questions
$350
Exam Fee (Members)
$450 non-members
7
Content Domains
Per CCB DCO
2 yrs
Certification Period
40 CEUs to renew
20
CEUs Required
Within 12 months of exam
The CHRC exam has 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 20 unscored pretest items) with a 2-hour time limit. The exam covers 7 content domains spanning research compliance program operations. Candidates need 1 year of compliance experience and 20 CCB CEUs. The exam is administered by PSI at testing centers or via remote proctoring. Certification is valid for 2 years with 40 CEU renewal requirement.
About the CHRC Exam
The CHRC certification validates expertise in healthcare research compliance, covering IRB operations, human subjects protection, FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, research billing compliance, grants management, and research misconduct investigations.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score (criterion-referenced)
Exam Fee
$350 members / $450 non-members (Compliance Certification Board (CCB) / HCCA)
CHRC Exam Content Outline
Standards, Policies, and Procedures
Research compliance policies, code of conduct, FDA/OHRP/USDA/ORI regulatory requirements, conflict of interest, and human/animal subject protections
Compliance Program Administration
Program management, budgeting, staffing, risk assessment, governance board oversight, annual work plans, and regulatory monitoring
Screening and Evaluation
Conflict of interest disclosure, background checks, excluded individuals monitoring, and compliance in job descriptions and evaluations
Communication, Education, and Training
Regulatory guidance dissemination, compliance culture, role-specific training, participation tracking, and board oversight training
Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting
Compliance audits, anonymous reporting systems, research billing audits, grants management, corrective action tracking, and trend analysis
Enforcement, Discipline, and Incentives
Proportionate disciplinary action, consistent enforcement, compliance incentives, and exclusion verification
Investigations and Remedial Measures
Root cause analysis, corrective action plans, mandated reporting, government inquiry cooperation, and legal counsel involvement
How to Pass the CHRC Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score (criterion-referenced)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: $350 members / $450 non-members
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 CHRC certification?
The CHRC (Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance) is a professional certification offered by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB) through HCCA. It validates expertise in healthcare research compliance, including IRB oversight, human subjects protection, FDA regulations, GCP guidelines, research billing compliance, grants management, and misconduct investigations. The certification demonstrates proficiency across 7 compliance domains.
How many questions are on the CHRC exam?
The CHRC exam contains 120 multiple-choice questions, but only 100 are scored. The remaining 20 are unscored pretest items used to validate future questions. These pretest items are mixed throughout the exam and are not identified, so you should answer every question to the best of your ability. You have 2 hours to complete all 120 questions.
What are the eligibility requirements for the CHRC exam?
To sit for the CHRC exam, you must have at least 1 year in a full-time compliance position or 1,500 hours of direct compliance job duties earned within 2 years before your application date. Your duties must relate to the CHRC Detailed Content Outline. You also need 20 CCB continuing education units (CEUs) earned within 12 months, with at least 10 from live training events.
How much does the CHRC exam cost?
The CHRC exam application fee is $350 for HCCA members and $450 for non-members. A $75 non-refundable application fee applies to all re-exam requests. If you fail two attempts within 180 days, you must wait 180 days before retaking. Certification renewal costs $145 for members and $265 for non-members every 2 years, requiring 40 CCB CEUs.
How should I prepare for the CHRC exam?
Start by downloading the CHRC Candidate Handbook, which includes the Detailed Content Outline (DCO) covering all 7 exam domains. Study the Common Rule (45 CFR 46), FDA regulations, HIPAA research provisions, ICH-GCP guidelines, and research misconduct regulations. HCCA offers a Healthcare Research Compliance Academy, conferences, and webinars. Use free practice questions to test your knowledge across all domains.