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Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

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Your Study Path

CHC CCB Healthcare Compliance Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1: Compliance FoundationsYou are here

Master the seven elements of an effective compliance program, OIG guidance, and compliance program administration fundamentals.

30
hours
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Phase 2: Laws & Regulations

Study Anti-Kickback Statute, Stark Law, False Claims Act, HIPAA, EMTALA, and key enforcement actions.

35
hours
3

Phase 3: Auditing & Investigations

Learn monitoring and auditing techniques, internal reporting systems, investigation procedures, and remedial measures.

40
hours
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Phase 4: Risk Assessment & Review

Cover compliance risk assessment, screening processes, training program design, and take timed practice exams.

30
hours
Estimated total study time
135 hours
That's about 14 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CHC Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No specific degree required; compliance work experience or CCB-accredited university certificate program completion
Experience
1 year full-time compliance position or 1,500 hours of direct compliance duties within 2 years of application
Additional Requirements
  • 20 CCB-approved CEUs earned within 12 months preceding exam date
  • At least 10 CEUs from live training events
  • CCB-accredited university certificate graduates may complete the work-experience requirement within 24 months after program completion and the CEU requirement within 12 months after program completion
  • Certification valid for 2 years; renewal requires 40 CCB CEUs and renewal fee

CHC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

Self-paced; CCB does not publish a recommended preparation timeline

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

First retake may be taken in next available cycle. After failing two attempts within 180 days, candidates must wait 180 days before reapplying. $75 non-refundable re-exam application fee applies.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$350 (HCCA members) / $450 (non-members)
Total Estimated Cost$350-$450 for first attempt
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CHC-style compliance scenarios covering all 7 exam domains from program administration to investigations.

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Adaptive coaching on fraud and abuse laws, OIG guidance, auditing, risk assessment, and HIPAA compliance.

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What You'll Study

8 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CHC Exam Details

Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)

Administered by Compliance Certification Board (CCB) / Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

Official Source
Criterion-referenced passing score set via Angoff method
Passing Score
120
Questions
2
Hours
$350 (HCCA members) / $450 (non-members)
Exam Fee
Study time: Not published by CCB
Prerequisites: 1 year full-time compliance experience or 1,500 hours of direct compliance duties within 2 years, plus 20 CCB CEUs (10 from live training). Student pathway available for CCB-accredited university program graduates.
Valid for: 2 years; renewal requires 40 CCB CEUs and renewal fee

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Compliance Certification Board (CCB) / Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) content outline

Standards, Policies, and Procedures11%

Developing, reviewing, communicating, and applying codes of conduct, policies, procedures, and current legal and regulatory guidance.

Compliance Program Administration19%

Program structure, governance, resources, oversight, risk assessment, reporting, effectiveness, and coordination with organizational functions.

Screening and Evaluation6%

Workforce and third-party screening, conflicts, exclusions, due diligence, job expectations, performance evaluation, and exit processes.

Communication, Education, and Training14%

General and role-specific compliance education, guidance and reporting channels, training records, effectiveness checks, and speak-up culture.

Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems22%

Risk-based work plans, monitoring, independent audits, reporting channels, data analysis, follow-up testing, and program-effectiveness evaluation.

Discipline for Non-compliance8%

Consistent, timely, proportionate discipline; incentives; documentation; coordination; and accountability across roles and seniority.

Investigations and Remedial Measures20%

Triage, evidence preservation, investigation planning, root-cause analysis, corrective action, repayment, disclosure, and government response.

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What's Next After the CHC?

After passing the CHC, you can pursue these career paths

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CHC Exam FAQ

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