Testing Options
Take a CCHP Review Course Online at Your Convenience!
Online review courses are available for CCHP, CCHP-RN, and CCHP-MH. Candidates who take a review course have passing rates over 90%.
Learn MoreWhere to Test
Your choice of test environments is a matter of personal preference, convenience and comfort. This section will help you choose the right type of setting for you. There are four different ways to take the exam. Information about each option is listed below. Choose the best fit for your needs.
1. Prometric Exam Centers
- Computerized exam
- Additional cost for administration
- More than 900+ locations, so likely to find one close to home or work
- Testing center schedules vary but can widely accommodate many different schedules
- Current ID required. See Prometric’s information page for details.
Find an exam center near you: Prometric test center
2. Prometric Remote Proctored Exams (Online)
- Computerized online exam
- Additional cost for each administration
- Must have required computer software, webcam and reliable internet connection
- Monitored by an off-site proctor. Must be in an office alone and work from a desk or tabletop.
- Can schedule virtually anytime, any day
See more information about online testing: Prometric Online Exam Information and Remote Exam FAQ
3. In-person Exam Administration – Offered at NCCHC conferences and regional partner locations
- Paper (scantron) and pencil
- No additional cost for the first attempt
- Sign up through your my.ncchc.org account once your application is approved.
See upcoming dates and locations: Conference Exam Calendar
4. Comprehensive Standards Review and Exam at Your Location
Bring the NCCHC full-day standards review and CCHP exam to your facility. Your employees will benefit from an in-depth review of the NCCHC standards we offer at our conferences and the opportunity to take the exam after the review. A minimum of five attendees are required for this option.
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- Schedule larger numbers of staff at your location, at your convenience, as opposed to outside travel.
- Build camaraderie through a group/cohort testing process.
- Participants earns CE credits.
- Success rates for individuals who take the in-depth review or webinar prior to taking the examination are approximately 95%.