Compliance certification by the profession, for the profession and of the profession.

Compliance Certification Board

Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance (CHRC)

The healthcare world can be a high-risk and challenging environment that demands a proactive compliance approach. Being certified in this dynamic, changing profession can help mitigate compliance-related risks.

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

Certification Highlights

An HCCA Membership is not necessary to attain, maintain, or renew this certification
Certification is valid for two years, and expires the month a candidate originally passed the certification exam

Are You Ready to Become Certified?

Make sure you meet:

CCB CEU requirements
Work Experience Requirements or Equivalent Student Experience

Apply For the Exam

Once you've completed the Steps to Certification you can apply to take the CHRC exam.

Apply for the CHRC Exam

Detailed Content Outline

Learn more about the different content areas on the exam

View Outline

Candidate Handbook

This handbook provides information you will need to apply, prepare for, and take the CHRC exam.

Read Handbook

Other Resources

The exam is largely based on compliance work experience and therefore an official study guide is not available for this exam. However, to help prepare for the CHRC examination, CCB recommends candidates:

Attend healthcare compliance events that provide current education in the areas you need, and as they relate to the Detailed Content Outline, which indicates the subject areas you will be tested on
Learn from healthcare compliance industry experts and agencies about current regulations, best practices, and current government guidance
Use the HCCA net social network to ask questions and network with other compliance and ethics professionals and CCB certification holders
Take the CHRC Example Examination