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CHC

An individual who actively holds the Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC)® is someone with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in compliance processes sufficient to assist the healthcare industry organizations in understanding and addressing legal obligations, and promote organizational integrity through the operation of effective compliance programs.

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CHPC

An individual who actively holds the Certified in Healthcare Privacy Compliance (CHPC)® is someone with knowledge of relevant regulations and expertise in privacy compliance processes sufficient to assist the healthcare industry organizations in understanding and addressing legal obligations, and promote organizational integrity through the operation of effective privacy compliance programs.

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    About QOTD: The Weekly Preview gives you one carefully chosen CHC/CHPC question to practice—complete with answer, rationale, and key takeaway. Want more? Members access the full QOTD library with regular rotations, deeper coverage across all domains, and ongoing updates designed to mirror the real exam.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much time do I have for the exam?

    Both the CHC and CHPC exams are 2 hours (120 minutes) long.
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    What are the requirements?

    You need one year full-time in compliance or 1,500 hours of direct compliance work in the last 2 years.
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    What is the renewal process?

    Certifications are valid for two years. Renewal requires continuing education units (CEUs) and maintaining required credentials.
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    If I don't pass, can I take the exam again?

    Yes — you can retake the exam after a waiting period and paying the exam fee again.
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    Should I take the CHC exam before the CHPC?

    It depends on your career goals — CHC focuses on general compliance; CHPC has stronger privacy/data focus. Starting with CHC may be helpful if you are new to privacy.
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    How do I sign up to take the exam?

    You apply through the HCCA Certification page, pay the exam fee, schedule with the testing vendor. You’ll receive instructions from HCCA after approval.
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    How long do I need to study before taking the exam?

    It varies by experience, but most people need 2-3 months of study if working full-time, using study guides, practice questions, and domain outlines.

    What is the passing score?

    The CHC and CHPC exams use a scaled scoring system; HCCA does not publish the exact cutoff score but pass/fail is determined against this scale.
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