Enhance Your Health Care Recruitment Career with CHCR CertificationRecruiting in any industry is tough, but health care recruitment comes with its unique set of obstacles—budget constraints, limited resources, shortages of experienced professionals, and constantly evolving reimbursement policies. That’s where the Certified Health Care Recruiter (CHCR) designation from NAHCR comes into play. Earning the CHCR credential validates your expertise and showcases your dedication to health care recruitment. In a survey, five out of six CHCRs pursued certification to affirm their skills, and four out of six believe it demonstrates their commitment to the profession.
Brooke Dunkum, CHCR, RACR, System Director of Talent Acquisition at Riverside Health System, adds: "My membership with NAHCR and the completion of the CHCR exam has opened so many doors and resources to enrich my career in Recruitment. The network and experts that you have access to as a part of the NAHCR is invaluable as we continue to work through a difficult labor market." Investing in your CHCR certification can elevate your recruitment strategy, boost your professional credibility, and open doors to invaluable resources and networks. Are you ready to enhance your health care recruiting career? View a list of current Certified Health Care Recruiters Examination DateThe next certification examination will be offered online on August 22, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. ET. Application DeadlineApplications must be received at least two weeks' prior to the exam date. No registrations will be accepted after Friday, August 8, 2025. Register for the August Exam Here.Candidate RequirementsCandidates must have at least two years' experience as a health care recruiter. Technical Requirements
Examination FeesExam Fees: $450 for members and $595 for non-members Payment may be made by credit card (VISA, MasterCard or American Express), cashier's check or money order made payable to NAHCR. Examination registration fees are not refundable or transferable and expire in one year. General ExaminationThe CHCR exam is composed of approximately ninety (90) questions covering the essential topics for today’s health care recruiters.
Candidates will have approximately two hours to complete this examination. Resource GuideUpon confirmation of their eligibility to sit for the exam, candidates will be provided with a link to a downloadable resource guide. Please note that the resource guide is a supplement to learned experience, not a substitute for the general health care recruiting knowledge needed to pass the exam. Exam ResultsExam results will be emailed to the candidate’s email address within two (2) weeks of the examination. Recertification Process & RequirementsAlready a CHCR? Members who hold the CHCR must recertify their credentials every two years. This can be done through either continuing education or reexamination. Click here for more information about recertification. |
Amanda Mahatzke, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner at WellNow Urgent Care, shares: "One of the most impactful benefits of obtaining my CHCR certification is that my confidence has grown as a recruiter. It makes me feel extremely confident in not only my ability as a recruiter but as a valuable asset to my company and beyond. I feel like I have earned respect in my field and enhanced my credibility with not only my hiring team but my prospective applicants as well. My only regret is that I did not do it sooner!"