CAHL Member Credentialing Requirements
“Becoming certified as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives has opened doors that would otherwise not have been open to me and clearly demonstrates to others my commitment to the profession.”
For The Board of Governor’s Examination
- Master’s or Other Advanced Degree
- A Healthcare Management Position and 2 years of healthcare management experience (if applying without a post-baccalaureate degree, must have 8 years of experience)
- 3 References from Fellows, including 1 structured interview
- Completed Application, including $250 fee (application valid for 3 years)
To Obtain the FACHE Credential
- Pass the Board of Governor’s Exam in Healthcare Management
- Have 5 years of healthcare management experience (if applying without a post-baccalaureate degree, must have 8 years of experience)
- Have 3 years’ tenure as an ACHE member
- Complete 36 hours of continuing education credit in the prior 3 years, 12 hours of which must be Category I (ACHE education) credit
- Participate in healthcare and community/civic activities