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RESOURCES Recertification CHC Recertification resources support CCH holders during the annual recertification process. ​ Recertification Requirements: ( See Handbook for more information) Log in to MyCHC account Answer Attestations Record 15 CEUs Pay $170 annual fee RECERTIFY RECERTIFICATION Handbook Fees ACHENA CEU Activities Code of Ethics Client Rights Attestations Insurance Volunteer Reactivate Retire 'Promote' Video Is the exam available to take any time? The CHC Certification Exam is offered twice per year in April and October and can be scheduled Monday-Friday during exam months. Registration is open for seven weeks prior to the exam month. How do I apply or register to take the exam? pplications for the CHC exam are accepted during open-registration sessions. Registration opens twice per year, 7 weeks prior to exam months. Candidates from the U.S. or Canada: Candidates must apply for an eligibility review by completing a MyCHC (Certemy) application. Once approved, candidates will receive instructions to register for and schedule the exam. Fees: Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $500 for new candidates, $325 for retakes International Candidates: Candidates from outside the U.S. or Canada must apply for a pre-qualification evaluation before applying for the exam. Once the qualifications have been evaluated and approved, eligible candidates must then submit a MyCHC (Certemy) application. Once approved, candidates will receive instructions to register for and schedule the exam. Fees: Pre-qualification evaluation: $75 Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $500 for new candidates, $325 for retakes Here are the steps to Apply for the Exam for the US Route Here are the steps to Apply for the Exam for the International Route without a License Here are the steps to Apply for the Exam for the International Route with a License How much does the exam cost? Candidates from the U.S. or Canada: Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $500 for new candidates, $325 for retakes International Candidates: Pre-qualification evaluation: $75 Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $500 for new candidates, $325 for retakes Can I retake the exam if I do not pass? Yes. Candidates may retake the exam once during each of the next two exam cycles. The exam may not be retaken within the same cycle (month). Candidates who fail the exam three times must wait one full year before retaking the exam again. Please contact chcinfo@homeopathicdirectory.com to request instructions for registering to retake the exam. How long does it take to apply for the exam? Registration is open for seven weeks prior to each exam cycle. All applications received between the seven-week registration period will be reviewed before registration closes. The CHC encourages candidates to apply as early as possible to allow ample time for the application to be processed. Is there an application fee? Candidates from the U.S. or Canada: Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $500 for new candidates, $325 for retakes International Candidates: Pre-qualification evaluation: $75 Application fee: $35 Registration fee: $500 for new candidates, $325 for retakes Will I know right away if I pass or fail the exam? At the end of the exam, a provisional score will immediately appear unless you're testing during a beta exam cycle*. Final scores are emailed 2 weeks after the close of the exam cycle. *During beta exam cycles, scores are provided within 6-8 weeks after the end of the exam cycle, or after the psychometric evaluation process has been completed. Can I begin using the CCH credential immediately after passing the exam? After a candidate has passed the exam, a CCH practitioner will conduct an orientation before the CCH credential is awarded. Candidates will receive an email from CHC with instructions to coordinate the orientation. Orientations can be conducted virtually or by phone. Will I receive a certificate? Printed certificates are provided to newly passing candidates. Candidates who remain in good standing (those who complete annual recertification) receive an updated digital certificate each year. Digital certificates are available in the MyCHC/Certemy Digital Wallet for all new and existing Certified Classical Homeopaths. What is a psychometric evaluation? The CHC exam is designed to measure the entry level competence required to practice classical homeopathy. As part of the exam design process, determining the cut score (i.e., the score needed to pass) is undertaken by a panel of CCH-certified practitioners under the direction of Kryterion, an internationally recognized psychometric and testing consulting firm. The study sets a benchmark on a 182-scored items test (Up to 40 items on each test are pilot items that are incorporated into future exams; these items are not scored.) A modified Angoff methodology is used and, after reviewing data from the exam, a cut score on a scaled score of 100-300 is recommended by a panel of CHC certified Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to the CHC Board. The CHC Board ratifies the recommendation. All versions of the test are statistically equated. What is the difference between a provisional score and a final score? Exam Scoring: Standardized score (similar to SAT scoring) Score range: 100-300 Passing score: 255 A provisional score is given immediately upon completion of the exam. A final score is emailed 2 weeks after the close of the exam cycle. Can I take the exam if I live outside of the U.S. and Canada? Currently, exams are offered only in the US or Canada. Where do I take the exam? Candidates may take the exam at a Kryterion/Webassessor testing center location of their choice or from their personal computer using a remote proctor. Kryterion Testing Network Support To locate a Kryterion Testing Network (KTN) center, contact the KTN Support Team at 800-403-6199 (US and Canada) or +1-602-281-3591 (International) Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Phoenix Time Zone) or send an email to ktnsupport@kryteriononline.com. Can I take the exam if I graduated from a non-accredited school? Applicants who completed their homeopathic education from non-accredited ACHENA or CHO schools outside the United States or Canada must be approved by the CHC Pre-Qualification Evaluation Committee (PQE) before being eligible to apply to take the CHC Certification Examination. View the Pre-Qualification Evaluation Form and Instructions All other candidates are eligible to take the CHC exam after graduation from an accredited program. How do I know if my school is accredited? Please contact the school that you are interested or enrolled in to confirm their accreditation status, or contact the Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America (ACHENA) or the College of Homeopaths (CHO) directly. Am I eligible to take the exam? Graduates from ACHENA or CHO approved schools may apply to take the exam during the next open registration. Registration opens in February (for the April exam) and in August (for the October exam). To apply, open our Exam page then click Register. All other candidates who meet minimum eligibility requirements must request a Pre-Qualification Evaluation before applying for the exam: International Graduates Graduates of non-accredited programs in 2019 What documentation do I need to provide to take the exam? View Eligibility Requirements here How do I recertify? Log In to https://mychc.homeopathcertification.org/ Click on Forgot Password Enter the email you have on file with the CHC Receive the email with a reset link to create a password Log in to your MyCHC account Create your profile, if necessary Go to My Applications to start your recertification application. Complete the steps See the Recertification Handbook for detailed instructions What happens if I miss the recertification deadline? Certified Classical Homeopaths may recertify their CCH credential by meeting recertification requirements and the steps in MyCHC on or before December 31st. Recertifications completed in MyCHC after December 31st will accrue late fees. Late fees are as follows: If submitted between January 1st - Feb 28th: Recertification Fee: $170 Late Fee: $75 See the Recertification Handbook for additional details Do I have to recertify? Certified Classical Homeopaths (CCHs) are both licensed and non-licensed practitioners who are dedicated to the profession and achieve extensive training to meet the requirements for the CHC exam. CCHs have a sense of achievement and are proud to hold the credential as evidence of their professional competence. Active CCHs maintain their credential by gaining knowledge and expertise through annual practices, education, and volunteering in the homeopathic community, then completing an annual recertification process. Carrying the CCH credential promotes homeopathy as a recognized profession and equates homeopathy with other certified healthcare professions. An active CCH credential qualifies homeopaths to: Be listed in the Find a Homeopath directory Develop future certification exams and participate in task forces or CHC committees Be considered for nomination to the CHC Board of Directors Maintaining the CCH credential is evidence of a dedication to build professional knowledge An active certified homeopath is eligible for benefits that strengthens the community such as: Professional liability insurance Benefits offered by homeopathy organizations and pharmacies If recertification requirements are not met by December 31st recertification deadline, the CCH credential lapses, and the homeopath may no longer use the CCH credential. Reactivation of a lapsed credential is possible if the credential has been lapsed for two (2) years or less. Reactivation of a lapsed credential requires four actions: Complete and submit the CCH Credential Reactivation Form Upload documentation of 15 CEUs per lapsed year (see Recertification CEU Requirements) Pay $170 recertification per lapsed year(s) Pay $100 reactivation fee If the credential has been lapsed for more than two years, the credential is expired. Expired certificants may reactivate the credential by retaking the CHC Exam. Do I have to recertify if I passed the exam this year? Annual recertification is required for each Certified Classical Homeopath to maintain good standing status and is due on December 31st of the year following the year of the exam that the candidate passed. Example: Recertification for Certified Classical Homeopaths who took the exam in April 2022 is due December 31st, 2023 Recertification for Certified Classical Homeopaths who took the exam in October 2022 is due December 31st, 2023 What is recertification? CHC annual Recertification builds CCH practitioner knowledge beyond entry-level. Each year certificate holders recertify for homeopathy practice in the coming year by completing 15 continued educational units, annual attestations, and paying $170 by December 31st. When is recertification due? Annual recertification is required for each Certified Classical Homeopath to maintain good standing status and is due on December 31st of the year following the year of the exam that the candidate passed. Example: Recertification for Certified Classical Homeopaths who took the exam in April 2022 is due December 31st, 2023 Recertification for Certified Classical Homeopaths who took the exam in October 2022 is due December 31st, 2023 How much does it cost to recertify? To maintain the CCH credential in good standing, CCH holders must submit all recertification requirements by December 31st each year. Past due submissions accrue late fees. Recertification fees are as follows: If submitted between January 1st - Feb 28th: Recertification Fee: $170 Late Fee: $75 My credential lapsed. What does that mean? Learn more in the Recertification Handbook My credential expired. What does that mean? Learn more in the Recertification Handbook Why do I need CEUs? The recertification process requires CHC-certified practitioners to maintain and enhance skills and knowledge beyond the minimum competence achieved through initial certification. Through Continuing Professional Development (CPD), practitioners safeguard quality services for the general public and reinforce professional accountability to homeopathic and other healthcare communities. CPD involves two important steps: Participation in ACHENA-approved continuing education events or other approved activities that support professional development and personal growth to obtain continued education units (CEUs) Submission and evaluation of recertification requirements within a standardized process How do I get CEUs? Certified Classical Homeopaths obtain CEUs by participating in continuing education events or other approved activities that support professional development and personal growth. CEUs are categorized by: Category I: Attendance at or by completion of educational or approved professional programs and activities relevant to professional classical homeopathy practice (Min 10 Units/Year) Category II: Non-ACHENA approved, homeopathic programs and courses, and other qualifying activities not directly related to classical homeopathy but directly relevant to providing professional service to clients (Min 5 Units/Year) View All Approved CEU Activities How do I know if an activity or class is approved for CEU credits? Please contact the program director for the class or event that you are interested or enrolled in to confirm its ACHENA status or contact the Accreditation Commission for Homeopathic Education in North America (ACHENA) directly. View Approved Category I and II Activities More Info Recertification Handbook Download Earning CEUs (tri-fold brochure) How many CEUs do I need? View detailed CEU requirements in the Recertification Handbook What documentation do I need to prove my CEU? CEU Documentation: What's Need for Recertification? Each approved CEU activity requires unique documentation to upload for recertification, and not all activities will come with a certificate of attendance. For instance, CEU documentation for publishing a book will look much different than CEU documentation for attending a workshop. How do you know what information to upload? The rule of thumb is to provide information that will guide the Continued Professional Development (CPD) committee to view and confirm the approved activity, and to confirm that the activity was performed within the current recertification period. Examples of the type of information to upload: Name of approved activity or publication Location / URL Date of activity or published date Event contact info Flyer Certificate of attendance # of CEU units Documents should be uploaded into Certemy with as much description as possible so that the CPD committee can verify them quickly and easily. See the Recertification Handbook for detailed instructions, but if you need additional assistance, please contact us to schedule a one-on-one appointment. We are happy to help! Can I use leftover CEUs? Yes! Currently the maximum annual continued professional development requirement is 15 CEU. If you earned more than 15 CEU in a recertification cycle, you may choose to use the remaining CEU for the next recertification cycle, as long as the activity was within 24 months of the deadline. These are sometimes referred to as "carry-overs" or "roll-overs". How do I add or manage my Find a Provider listing? The Find a Provider directory lists all Certified Classical Homeopaths that are in good standing. The system will return a list of homeopaths that match the search criteria only if they hold a current certification. To create or login to your myCHC account: Click myCHC Create a new account or login with your current credentials Select My Account Why am I not listed in the Find a Provider directory? The Find a Provider directory lists all Certified Classical Homeopaths that are in good standing. The system will return a list of homeopaths that match the search criteria only if they hold a current certification. To find a certified homeopath, type information in one* of the search fields: First/Last Name State/Province Language *If you are not receiving the result that you anticipated, please try searching with only one field. If that does not work, please contact chcinfo@homeopathicdirectory for assistance. What is MyCHC? The CHC uses a professional certification management system called MyCHC to help you keep track of your credential from application to recertification. How do I login to MyCHC? Click MyCHC to create an account or login to your account using existing credentials. What is Kryterion/Webassessor? The CHC uses Kryterion Testing Network centers. Candidates may take the exam at a Kryterion testing center location of their choice or from their personal computer using a Kryterion online proctor. To locate a Kryterion Testing Network (KTN) center, contact the KTN Support Team at 800-403-6199 (US and Canada) or +1-602-281-3591 (International) Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (Phoenix Time Zone) or send an email to ktnsupport@kryteriononline.com. Why does certification matter? The purpose of the CHC certification is to advance the homeopathic profession by certifying individuals who meet and maintain a recognized standard of professional and ethical competence in classical homeopathy, and to assist the public in choosing appropriately qualified homeopaths. The CHC Exam is a valid and reliable measure of an individual’s knowledge and skill in classical homeopathy required for an entry-level certified practitioner of homeopathy. The CHC is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and is the only accredited certification organization in homeopathy. Individuals who have met the CHC Homeopathic Educational Requirements are eligible to take the exam. In which states is it legal to practice homeopathy? Please see https://nationalhealthfreedom.org/safe-harbor-laws CHC certification is not a requirement, nor a license, to practice in the US. However, many professional homeopaths choose this board-certified achievement and credential (CCH) to designate themselves as qualified practitioners. The CHC certification board certifies individuals who meet and maintain a recognized standard of professional and ethical competence in classical homeopathy. Several benefits of certification are as follows: CHC certification is important for consumers who are seeking credentialed homeopathic practitioners. Certification strengthens the homeopathic profession by supporting high standards of homeopathy practice. Certification promotes the growth and acceptance of homeopathy with a recognized standard of professional and ethical competence in classical homeopathy. NCCA third-party validation of practitioner expertise and standards equates homeopathy with other certified healthcare professions. Do I have to be certified to practice homeopathy legally in the U.S.? In the US, homeopaths do not need a license to practice homeopathy because, like other natural health disciplines, it does not pose a threat of harm. CHC certification is not a requirement, nor a license, to practice in the US. However, many professional homeopaths choose this board-certified achievement and credential (CCH) to designate themselves as qualified practitioners. The CHC certification board certifies individuals who meet and maintain a recognized standard of professional and ethical competence in classical homeopathy. Several benefits of certification are as follows: CHC certification is important for consumers who are seeking credentialed homeopathic practitioners. Certification strengthens the homeopathic profession by supporting high standards of homeopathy practice. Certification promotes the growth and acceptance of homeopathy with a recognized standard of professional and ethical competence in classical homeopathy. NCCA third-party validation of practitioner expertise and standards equates homeopathy with other certified healthcare professions. Does CHC offer or suggest malpractice insurance? Certified Classical Homeopaths in good standing may choose to apply for Westminster Group Insurance for Professionals. Professional Liability Insurance provides a peace of mind to businesspeople worldwide that, in the event of an error, omission, or mistake, the business is protected against a claim.

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October 2023 CCH Happy Hour with Abby Beale, CCH, RSHom(NA) Join Abby Beale, CCH, RSHom(NA), past president of the National Center for Homeopathy and passionate homeopathic educator, to learn all about the world of study groups. There are many reasons for starting them, options for executing them, and benefits to your practice. If you currently run a study group, you will be encouraged to share your experience during the Q&A. About Abby Beale, CCH, RSHom(NA) For the past 25+ years, Abby Beale, CCH has been learning about and using homeopathy while enjoying educating others about its natural healing abilities and its simple holistic approach to health. Abby has studied, and continues to study, with many different schools, many different homeopaths that share many ways of practicing, and crediting her educational foundations to The New England School of Homeopathy with Paul Herscu and Amy Rothenberg. Her other career as a speed reading expert has proven instrumental in her homeopathic studies! Over a 25-year period, she volunteered on three non-profit boards including The Critical and Creative Thinking Center (Hartford, CT), the Wallingford CT Public Library and The National Center for Homeopathy. She served for two years as president on each board. As a homeopath, Abby is very passionate about educating the public about homeopathy. While working with NCH, she chaired the education committee and oversaw the creation of a new beginner study guide with more than 30 volunteer contributors, editors and proofreaders. Though it was never published, she was allowed to use the draft document for her study groups with much success. She has since procured the rights to the material and is currently working on a revised version called Homeopathy Primer: Getting Started With Homeopathy with many of the same contributors. Abby started her first in-person study group in 2018 which then morphed into online groups in 2020. She is excited to share with you the many reasons for starting them, the many options for executing them and the many benefits for your practice. At the end of Abby’s presentation, if you currently run a study group, you will be invited to share your experiences and thoughts that might help others get started. Registration for this event has ended.

July 2023 CCH Happy Hour: with David M. Shein, CCH David Shein, a board-certified classical homeopath and graduate of the Academy of Homeopathy Education, shares his perspective and facilitates discussion on the topic of our unique identity as homoepathic practitioners among all practitioners of alternative medicine. About David M. Shein, CCH David M. Shein based in Rochester, NY, CCH founded Blackbird Homeopathy, LLC in 2019. Prior degrees include Philosophy, English, & Writing. He retired from 30 years of teaching in 2020. In 2021, he completed a five-week Ayahuasca retreat in the Amazon Basin with the Ayahuasca Foundation. He has ongoing interests and studies in plant medicine, the character of homeopathic professionalism, jungle medicine, homeopathy and larger sustainable practices, and the metaphysicial implications of homeopathy for science. Registration for this event has ended. Click here to watch the recording.

May 2023 CCH Happy Hour: Establishing Your Practice Through A Private Membership Association (PMA), with Jonathan Kavner, CCH Jonathan, Kavner, a board-certified classical homeopath and graduate of the International Academy of Classical Homeopathy, shares valuable information and facilitates discussion about how to structure your practice as a Private Membership Association (PMA), and the unique advantages this approach offers. Jonathan can be reached here https://tinyurl.com/PrivateConsultation Registration for this event has ended. Click here to watch the recording.