Exam Overview

The purposes of the CHC certification are 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 general 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.

 

CCH Credential

The CHC confers the Certified Classical Homeopath (CCH) credential for professional homeopaths. No license to practice homeopathy exists in the US or Canada (except regulation in Ontario, Canada)

Passing rate for the 2023 CHC Exam: 67%

Since its inception, the CHC has certified near to 1185 certificants. As of 2023, there are over 617 CCHs in good standing. Members of the public may verify that a CHC-certified homeopath is in good standing by visiting the Find a CCH Directory.

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The CHC Certification Exam is offered twice yearly, Monday-Friday, in April and October.  Exam costs include a $35 application fee for the US pathway,  $110 for the international route and the $500 exam fee ($325 for retake exams). The exam must be taken in the US or Canada.

There are three phases to becoming fully certified:

Phase 1: Submitting an Application 

Phase 2: Verification, Exam Fee Payment and Registration

Phase 3: Passing the CHC Certification Exam to earn the CCH credential

Guidelines for Use of the CCH designation
  • An Active certificant may use the initials CCH after their name during the period for which they are in good standing.
  • A Retired certificant may use the initials CCH(Ret) after their name in perpetuity.
  • Any certificant who has not resigned or whose certification has lapsed, expired, been suspended or revoked may not use the CCH or CCH(Ret) designation.