FACHE

Why Obtain the FACHE Credential?

The FACHE credential brings continuous value to you as a healthcare leader, to your organization and to your community. The credential:

Provides recognition as a leader among leaders in healthcare management
Demonstrates your competency in all areas of healthcare management
Signifies your lifelong commitment to change and improvement

How do I earn my FACHE?

Eligibility Requirements

Current ACHE membership with at least one (1) year of tenure as a Member, Faculty Associate, or International Associate.
- Faculty & Internal Associate must convert to Member to apply
- Student Associate membership does not count toward tenure
Master’s (or other post-baccalaureate degree)
Healthcare Management Experience
- Currently hold an executive-level healthcare management position (c-suite, VP, director, etc.) AND
- Have five (5) years of healthcare management experience
Obtain two (2) references
- Structured Interview Reference from a current Fellow
- Reference from another Fellow or senior leader in your organization
Continuing Education
- 36 CE credits related to healthcare management/administration within the last three (3) years before applying
  - A minimum of 12 ACHE In-Person credits
  - 12 ACHE Virtual Interactive credits
  - Up to 12 may be Qualifying credits
Volunteer Activity
- Four (4) volunteer activities within the last three (3) years before applying
  - Two (2) community/civic
  - Two (2) healthcare-related

Add your education, position, experience, references, continuing education credits, and volunteer activities directly in your My ACHE profile to track your progress toward FACHE eligibility.

Click here to sign up for an FACHE Overview webinar from ACHE, or watch this video.

Learn about the eligibility requirements and how to know which ones you’ve met.
Understand the entire application process and what materials you need.
Decide if now is the right time for you to pursue the FACHE credential.
Set your expectations for the Board of Governors Exam, from knowing what’s covered to preparing to do your best.

Click here to sign up for a 15-minute Concierge appointment for a one-on-one video call answering your questions about the application process, any of the Fellow requirements, the Board of Governors Exam or recertification.

Ready to Apply?

The FACHE application is found within your My ACHE profile. Upon applying, a $250 Fellow Application fee is due. Once you’re ready to take the Board of Governors exam, there is a $225 registration fee.

Click here to learn more.

Prepare for the Board of Governors Exam

The exam focuses on knowledge of healthcare management and your ability to apply it to real-world scenarios. To plan your preparation, it is recommended to:

Review the Exam Outline
Test your level of skill, knowledge, and competency on each section of the exam by using the ACHE Healthcare Executive Competencies Assessment Tool

There are various resources available to assist with studying for the exam.

To learn more about the Board of Governors exam, such testing centers, time given to complete the exam, and scoring, Click Here.

Maintain My FACHE Credential

ACHE Fellows must recertify their FACHE certification every three (3) years.

Requirements to Recertify

Earn a minimum of 36 continuing education credits related to healthcare management and administration since your last recertification or initial advancement, including:
- A minimum of 12 ACHE In-Person education credits
- 12 ACHE Virtual Interactive education credits
- Up to 12 credits may be from Qualifying Education
Complete four (4) volunteer activities, including two (2) community/civic AND two (2) healthcare-related activities since your last recertification or initial advancement

If you do not wish to complete the continuing education credits requirement, you may retake/pass the Board of Governors exam to recertify for another three (3) years. There is a $350 application fee for each attempt.

Click here for more information on recertifying your FACHE credential.

Promote your FACHE Credential

Congratulations on earning/recertifying your FACHE credential! Now that you have the FACHE credential, don’t forget to promote it!

Add the FACHE credential after your name on your:
- Organization’s website
- Email signature, business cards, and letterhead
- Social media profiles (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
- Resume/CV
Announce your achievement on social media
- Click here for sample social media posts
Send an email announcement from ACHE to your colleagues
- Click here for FACHE Achievement Announcement
Share your accomplishment with your organization’s communications/marketing and human resource departments
- Click here for a press release template
Notify any professional organizations in which you hold membership, especially if they have a newsletter
Highlight your accomplishment by displaying your FACE certificate in your workspace
- ACHE works with Framing Success to offer custom mattes, and pre-sized or customizable frames
Wear your FACHE lapel pin at ACHE’s national and chapter events, and other healthcare industry activities

Don’t forget to encourage and support our chapter members to earn the FACHE credential!

Education Resources

Click here to access ACHE Education & Events. You will find options for both in-person and virtual continuing education credits.