Certified in Healthcare Compliance
The CHC is the gold standard credential for healthcare compliance professionals. We've built targeted prep covering all seven exam domains — so you walk in knowing exactly what to expect.
A compliance officer discovers that a billing department has been submitting claims for services not documented in the medical record. The compliance officer confirms this is a systematic issue spanning 18 months. What is the most appropriate immediate next step?
When a systematic billing issue is discovered, the compliance officer's first obligation is to conduct a fair and objective internal investigation while preserving attorney-client privilege. This includes assessing overpayment exposure before any external disclosure or personnel action. Premature terminations or external reporting without completing the internal review violates established compliance program best practices under OIG guidance.
The 7 CHC exam domains
Every practice question in our bank is tagged to one of these domains so you can track exactly where you're strong and where you need more work.
Standards, Policies, and Procedures
- Compliance-related policies, procedures, and controls
- Code of conduct development and maintenance
- Non-retribution and non-retaliation policy
- Governance policies related to compliance
- Regulatory and legal consultation processes
Compliance Program Administration
- Compliance officer authority and reporting structure
- Governance board reporting and oversight committee
- Annual compliance work plan development
- Program effectiveness evaluation
- Integration of compliance program into operations
Screening and Evaluation of Employees, Physicians, Vendors and other Agents
- OIG, SAM, and government sanction list monitoring
- Conflict of interest identification and disclosure
- Due diligence on third-party vendors and consultants
- Compliance obligations in job descriptions and evaluations
- Exit interview compliance questions
Communication, Education, and Training on Compliance Issues
- General and role-specific compliance training
- Governing body training on oversight responsibilities
- Distilling complex regulations into understandable formats
- Tracking participation in ongoing training programs
- Promoting a culture of compliance throughout the organization
Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems
- Organizational risk assessments and annual audit plans
- Internal compliance audit methodology and sampling
- Hotline and anonymous reporting systems
- Monitoring for retaliation and regulatory violations
- Corrective action plan development and monitoring
Discipline for Non-Compliance
- Disciplinary policies addressing compliance violations
- Consistent disciplinary action across all organizational levels
- Proportionate discipline recommendations
- Reporting disciplinary action to regulatory bodies
- Excluded individuals and government program sanctions
Investigations and Remedial Measures
- Fair, objective, and discrete noncompliance investigations
- Corrective action plan development and modification
- Coordination with legal counsel and voluntary disclosures
- Government inquiry cooperation and regulatory negotiations
- Documentation and records retention for investigations
Domain names and weights are sourced from the official CHC Candidate Handbook published by the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Domain 05 (Monitoring, Auditing, and Internal Reporting Systems) carries the highest weight at 20% — our question bank reflects that weighting.
Everything you need to pass CHC
300+ practice questions
Every question is tagged to a CHC domain and regulatory area. Filter by weak domains to focus where it matters most.
Full-length mock exams
120-question timed mock exams that mirror the real testing experience. Scaled scoring shows how you'd perform on exam day.
Domain study guides
Structured guides for all 7 CHC domains covering key regulations, concepts, and exam-tested scenarios — written by compliance professionals.
Answer rationales
Every question comes with a detailed explanation of why each answer is right or wrong — not just the correct letter.
Progress tracker
Visual dashboard showing your accuracy by domain. Automatically flags the areas where you need the most practice before exam day.
Study scheduler
Enter your exam date and weekly study hours. We generate a personalized prep calendar that covers every domain before you sit.
Do you qualify?
The CHC has straightforward eligibility requirements. You need real-world compliance experience — no graduate degree required.
Work experience
1 year full-time in a compliance role, or 1,500 hours of direct compliance work in the 2 years before your application date. Your duties must align with the CHC Detailed Content Outline.
Continuing education
20 CCB-approved CEUs earned within 12 months of your exam date. At least 10 must come from live training events. HCCA membership is not required.
Application & fee
Apply online through CCB. Fee is $350 for HCCA/SCCE members or $450 for non-members. CCB reviews applications within 5 business days.
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