COMPETENCY REVIEW 2026 MOCK TEST
COMPLETE KEY INSIGHTS
◉ American Hospital Association Certification Center (AHA-CC).
Answer: Organization offering certification programs for healthcare
professionals.
◉ Eligibility Requirements.
Answer: Minimum education and experience needed for
certification.
◉ Certification Examination.
Answer: Test candidates must pass to achieve CHC certification.
◉ Renewal Requirements.
Answer: Continuing education needed every 3 years for certification.
◉ Education Requirements.
Answer: High school diploma or higher needed for certification.
◉ Associated Construction Experience.
,Answer: Work experience in various construction-related fields.
◉ Healthcare Construction Project Experience.
Answer: Five years required, including three recent years.
◉ Management/Supervisory Experience.
Answer: Minimum of three years in a leadership role.
◉ Examination Registration.
Answer: Online process to apply for the CHC exam.
◉ Examination Fee Schedule.
Answer: $400 for members, $570 for nonmembers.
◉ Testing Methods.
Answer: Includes computer and paper-and-pencil formats.
◉ Computer Administration.
Answer: One question at a time; two-hour limit.
◉ Paper-and-Pencil Testing.
Answer: Booklet format with answer sheet provided.
,◉ Examination Rules.
Answer: No personal items allowed in testing room.
◉ Permitted Calculator.
Answer: Silent, nonprogrammable calculator allowed during exam.
◉ Identification Requirements.
Answer: Two forms of ID, one must be photo ID.
◉ Number of Questions.
Answer: Total of 115 questions on the exam.
◉ Scoring.
Answer: 100 questions scored; 15 are trial questions.
◉ Question Types.
Answer: Recall, application, and analysis questions included.
◉ Healthcare Facilities.
Answer: Built to provide safe environments for patients.
, ◉ Critical Access Hospitals.
Answer: Limited to 25 licensed beds in small communities.
◉ Surgery Types.
Answer: Class A: Topical, Class B: Minor, Class C: Major.
◉ Project Superintendent.
Answer: Oversees construction projects in healthcare settings.
◉ Architect/Engineer Design.
Answer: Involves planning and designing healthcare facilities.
◉ Healthcare Construction.
Answer: Includes new builds and renovations in healthcare.
◉ Continuing Education.
Answer: Required for CHC certification renewal every 3 years.
◉ Audit Process.
Answer: Eligibility documentation may be required if selected.
◉ Critical Access Hospital.