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renewal. Here’s how to request and submit CEUs toCCB if you participated:·In an SCCE or HCCA in-person event youneed to request and complete the Applicationfor Continuing Education Units (CEUs) andsubmit to CCB for processing. Within fourweeks of your submission the CEUs, along witha certificate of attendance, will be placed intoyour SCCE or HCCA online account.It is up to you as the submitter to review and verifyany and all of your CEU submissions sent to CCBfor the purposes of seeking initial certification and/or renewal. View and track your CEU submissions inyour SCCE or HCCA online account.This step is especially important if you plan ontaking the exam following an SCCE or HCCA eventand intend to use the CEUs earned at the event tobe eligible to sit for the exam. The completed eventCEU application serves as your attestation that youattended the event and should be awarded CEUs.Be sure to give your completed CEU application toSCCE, HCCA or CCB staff prior to taking the exam.·4In an SCCE or HCCA webinar youcan easily log your CEUs online athcca-info.org/certification ContinuingEducation Units (CEUs). Then select“Add CEUs.”·In a CCB pre approved event or activityhosted by another organization you needto request a CCB certificate directly from thatevent sponsor. You will need the programcode at the bottom of the official CCBcertificate. This certificate will list the totalamount of CCB CEUs awarded for the event.Certificates distributed by event sponsorsare done so according to their organization’stimeline. You can use the information onthe certificate itself to easily log your CEUsonline at hcca-info.org/certification Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Then select“Add CEUs.”·In an event that was not CCB pre-approvedyou may still submit those CEUs to CCB forreview using an Individual AccreditationApplication found on page 37 and online. CCBcertification staff will review the applicationand program information to determinewhether the content meets CCB requirementsfor CEUs. For more information on this topic,see page 14.hcca-info.org /certificationAdd your CCB CEUs through the easy-to-useonline portal at hcca-info.org/add-ceusCHC Candidate Handbook: Five steps to CHC certification

Content submitted for CCB CEUs must meet atleast one of the 10 subject areas identified by CCBas relevant to compliance certification. Thosesubject areas include: Application of managementpractices for the compliance professional, applicationof personal and business ethics in compliance,written compliance policies and procedures,NO. OF CEUsEARNEDCONSIDERED"LIVE"TRAININGSCCE & HCCA hosts more than 90 events annually.1 per50-minute hourYesSubmit CEUs for any outside event that, at leastin part, relates to compliance.1 per50-minute hourYes3 per 1 academiccreditYes**1 per50-minute hourYes1 per50-minute hourNoThe Complete Compliance and Ethics Manual10NoCompliance 101 book2No1 per issueNo2 perpresentationYes10 per universitycourseYesMETHODAttend SCCE & HCCAeventsAttend events hosted byother organizations*Participate in a livewebinar hosted by SCCE& HCCA or anotherorganization*Participate in a recordedwebinar by SCCE& HCCA or anotherorganizationPass quizzesdesignation of compliance officers and committees,compliance training and education, communicationand reporting mechanisms in compliance,enforcement of compliance standards and discipline,auditing and monitoring for compliance, responseto compliance violations and corrective actions, andcomplying with government regulators.DETAILSSubmit university courses that, at least in part, relate tocomplianceParticipate in SCCE & HCCA's live webinars. SCCE & HCCAhosts numerous webinars annually.Participate in any organization's webinar that, at least in part,relates to compliance.Listen to an SCCE & HCCA, or other organization's recordedwebinar.Monthly Compliance Today or Compliance & Ethics Professionalmagazine (quizzes expire 12 months after issue date)Present or teach on acompliance-related topicPresent at an SCCE & HCCA event or one hosted by anotherorganization.Teach a university course that, at least in part, relates tocompliancePublish an articleor Blog post or Guestcommentate on SCCE &HCCA's social networksPublish an article in SCCE's Compliance & Ethics Professionalor HCCA’s Compliance Today magazine or in any organization’seducational publication. Publish a compliance relatededucational blog post (minimum 400 words).2 per articleper dayNoRead approved articlesThe Report on Medicare Compliance, The Report on ResearchCompliance, or The Report on Patient Privacy.1 per issueNo*Self-studyComplete any self-study activity such as online trainingmodules that relate to compliance. Self-study submissionsrequire proof of duration from sponsor.1 per50-minute hourNo*CCB CEUs cannot be awarded for networking, social activities, breaks, meals, or time spent in non-instructional activities like standalonequestion-and-answer sessions.**This list is a guideline, and may change at any time. CEU values or type may be adjusted once CCB certification staff has viewed submissions.***Individuals cannot submit direct job related duties or functions for the purpose of continuing education.CHC Candidate Handbook: Five steps to CHC certificationhcca-info.org /certification5

3. Apply to take the examOnce you have satisfied candidacy requirements,complete and submit the Exam Application and theappropriate testing fee. There are two formats tochoose from when applying for the exam: applyingto take the test Paper and Pencil following an SCCEor HCCA event, or taking the exam via one of theComputer Based Test (CBT) options.For the CBT options, candidates can test at a local PSITesting Center or choose to take their exam from alocation of their choosing via the Remote ProctoredTest option.You can complete the Exam Application found onpages 31–36 and online.Only complete and legible Exam Applications will beaccepted. Be sure to include documentation of 20CCB CEUs, if not already on file with CCB, and includethe Exam Application fee.If applying online, go to your free, passwordprotected SCCE or HCCA account, log in and click on“Become Certified” listed under the “Certification“tab. Scroll down and select “Apply to take the exam.”Any individual who has previously participated in anSCCE or HCCA activity has a free password-protectedonline account already set up. If you don’t rememberyour login information, click “Forgot your password?”CCB and PSI comply with the Americans withDisabilities Act and strive to ensure that no individualwith a disability is deprived of the opportunity totake the exam solely by reason of that disability. Anindividual with a disability is defined by the ADA as aperson who has a physical or mental impairment thatsubstantially limits one or more major life activities, aperson who has a history or record of such impairment,or a person who is perceived by others as having suchimpairment.Verification of the disability and a statement ofthe specific type of assistance needed must bemade in writing to CCB at least 45 calendar daysprior to your desired exam date by completingthe Request for Special Exam Accommodationsand the Documentation of Disability-RelatedNeeds forms on pages 41 & 43. CCB will reviewthe submitted forms and will contact youregarding the decision for accommodations.If your application is acceptedIf your Exam Application is accepted, you will receivean email confirmation from CCB within five businessdays. If you do not receive a confirmation notice,contact CCB at 1 952.988.0141 or 888.580.8373.If CCB has accepted your Exam Application tolater find you did not meet the necessary eligibilityrequirements, you forfeit all submitted fees and,if applicable, will have your exam score voided. Toreapply you must submit a new Exam Applicationwith full fees.If your application is not acceptedIf your Exam Application is not accepted because it isincomplete or illegible, you will receive a call or an emailwithin five business days from CCB certification staff inan attempt to obtain the required information.If the information is not obtained within five businessdays, the Exam Application will be discarded.You can reapply for the exam by submitting a newExam Application with full fees—ensuring that it iscomplete, accurate, and legible.PSI will provide reasonable accommodations forcandidates with disabilities. Candidates requestingspecial accommodations must call PSI at 888.519.9901to schedule their exam.Wheelchair access is available at all established TestCenters. Candidates must advise PSI at the time ofscheduling that wheelchair access is necessary.Candidates with visual, sensory, physical, or learningdisabilities that would prevent them from taking theexam under standard conditions may request specialaccommodations and arrangements.6hcca-info.org /certificationCHC Candidate Handbook: Five steps to CHC certification

4. Schedule your examOnce your application has been accepted, you willreceive an exam eligibility confirmation from CCBwhich includes your eligibility end date. If you aretaking the Paper and Pencil exam offered at an SCCEor HCCA event, your confirmation will include thelocation, date, and time of your testing. Please printand bring this confirmation with you on the day ofyour exam administration.If you are taking the CBT exam at a local PSI testingcenter or via the Remote Proctored Test option, yourconfirmation includes the information needed toschedule an exam appointment with PSI. PSI willreach out separately to confirm your exam eligibilitystatus and to request that you contact them forscheduling. PSI administers the two-hour computerbased exam by appointment only.Please make note of your PSI appointment time; youwill only receive a confirmation of the appointment ifyou provided an email address.Be sure to submit the Exam Application, as well assit for the exam, within your current exam eligibilityend date as determined by your CEUs on file withCCB. (Please note: Allow five business days to processExam Applications.)to your requested test dates to begin thescheduling process.·Located at PSI testing centers. Go to schedule.psiexams.com to find a testing locationnearest you.Remote Proctored Test appointments are:·Scheduled as early as two business days afterreceiving PSI’s confirmation, depending onavailability, or can be scheduled weeks aheadto accommodate your schedule.·Scheduled any day of the week at any timenoted as available in PSI’s scheduling system.You can only take the exam at the time it wasscheduled.·Available to all candidates who have confirmedthey meet the minimum system requirementas well as reviewed the recommendations,limitations, policies and procedures related tothis testing option, including but not limitedto having:–Minimum system compatibilityrequirements and internet connectionspeed; we recommend 5 Mbps or higherupload and download–Location must support Voice over Internet(VoIP) in order to complete the exam–Current version of Google Chrome–Administrative access to disable firewalls;corporate firewalls and VPNs may restrictuser access, and a personal device isrecommended for this reason–Ability to download and install smallprogram: PSI’s secure web browserPSI exam appointments at testing centers in theUnited States are:·Scheduled as early as five business days afterreceiving PSI’s confirmation, depending on siteavailability, or can be scheduled weeks aheadto accommodate your schedule.·Made Monday through Saturday. You can onlytake the exam at the time it was scheduled.·Not offered on most federally-recognized U.S.holidays, as well as Christmas Eve and NewYear’s Eve.·Located at PSI testing centers. Go toschedule.psiexams.com to find a testinglocation nearest you.PSI exam appointments at international testingcenters are:·Visit our website at hcca-info.org/exam-informationfor further details regarding system requirementsand testing to ensure this testing option isright for you.Coordinated through email atAMPIntlExamServices@goAMP.com.Contact information, preferred testingcenter location, and requested test datesare required approximately 2-4 weeks priorCHC Candidate Handbook: Five steps to CHC certificationhcca-info.org /certification7

5. Take the exammilitary identification card with photograph.No forms of temporary identification willbe accepted.Exam day has arrived! You will have two hours tocomplete the 120-question exam. Only 100 questionswill be scored. Be sure to answer each question beforeending the exam. The exam is only given in English.Arrive up to 30 minutes early before yourscheduled exam start time. You will be requiredto download the secured browser and performa System Compatibility Check to ensure that allyour computer system items are satisfactoryto be able to proceed with your exam. If youdo not start your exam within 15 minutes afteryour scheduled exam start time, you will not beadmitted.Exam entrance rulesWhether taking the CBT exam at a PSI testingcenter, via the Remote Proctored Test option, orthe Paper and Pencil exam at an SCCE or HCCAevent, you must:··Leave all personal belongings, includingbeverages, digital watches, phones, books,papers and electronic devices in a vehicleif testing at a PSI testing center, outside ofthe room in which you are testing if optingto take the Remote Proctored Test, or in thedesignated area of the testing room at an SCCEor HCCA event.If you are taking the CBT exam at a PSI testingcenter or the Paper and Pencil exam at anSCCE or HCCA event, present two formsof current identification to gain admission.Both forms must be current and includeyour current name and signature. Any type oftemporary identification is not acceptable asthe primary form of identification.One form of identification MUST include acurrent photograph such as a driver’s licensewith photograph; state identification card withphotograph; passport; military identificationcard with photograph. No forms of temporaryidentification will be accepted.The second form of identification mustdisplay your name and signature forsignature verification (e.g., credit card withsignature, social security card with signature,employment/student ID card with signature).If your name on these documents is differentthan it appears on your identification, youmust bring proof of your name change (e.g.,marriage license, divorce decree, or courtorder).·8If you are testing via the Remote ProctoredTest option, present one form of currentidentification to gain admission. IdentificationMUST include a current photograph suchas a driver’s license with photograph; stateidentification card with photograph; passport;hcca-info.org /certification·If you are taking the CBT exam at a PSI testingcenter, arrive no later than your scheduledtesting time. If you arrive more than 15 minutesafter the scheduled exam start time, you willnot be admitted.·If you are taking a Paper and Pencil exam at anSCCE or HCCA event, you will receive an emailnotification from CCB regarding your approvalto sit for the exam. Print and bring a copy ofthis email notification with you. Note you mustarrive by the specified check-in time in theemail notification. If you arrive late, you will notbe admitted.You are prohibited from misrepresenting youridentity or falsifying information to obtain admissionto the exam. If there is any doubt surrounding youridentity, you will be turned away from the exam andwill forfeit your exam fees. If you are taking the examat a PSI testing center or at an SCCE or HCCA event,you will be required to sign a roster for verification ofidentity to gain admission to the exam.Exam rulesAfter you have provided sufficient identification andcompleted all other Proctored required documentsand checks you will be directed to your exam andbegin upon further proctor instruction. All CCBexam candidates are closely monitored by the onsiteproctors and/or remotely via computer/audio/videosurveillance.For those taking the Paper and Pencil exam at anSCCE or HCCA e

· Renew your certification Login now Any individual who has previously participated in an SCCE or HCCA activity has a free password‑protected online account already set up at corporatecompliance.org or hcca-info.org. Under the “Certification” section, you can apply for a CCB