ACHE Fellows must recertify their FACHE certification every three years. The recertification application with payment is due between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of the year in which certification expires. All requirements must be complete when the application is submitted.
To recertify, you must meet the three criteria below.
1. Continuing Education or Retake BOG Exam
Earn 36 Continuing Education Credits
Earn a minimum of 36 continuing education credits related to healthcare management and administration since your last recertification or initial advancement, including:
A minimum of 12 ACHE In-Person Education credits.
12 ACHE Virtual Interactive Education credits.
Up to 12 may be Qualifying Education credits.
Below are examples of ways you could fulfill the 36-credit requirement:
In lieu of earning 36 credits, re-take and pass the Exam ($350 fee for each attempt). If you wish to recertify by Exam, please contact the Customer Service Center at (312) 424-9400 or contact@ache.org.
Complete four volunteer activities including two community/civic volunteer activities AND two healthcare-related volunteer activities since your last recertification or initial advancement.
Congratulations! You are eligible to submit your recertification application and a $200 recertification fee (nonrefundable). The fee must be paid when the recertification application is submitted.
Reactivation
The FACHE certification may be reactivated at any time during an inactive period after the recertification requirements are met.
If you are over the age of 60 and will retire within the next five years, you may be eligible for a one-time only five-year recertification waiver. For more information contact Customer Service at (312) 424-9400 or contact@ache.org.
