Welcome to the CCHI Community!

Congratulations on taking the first step toward becoming a credentialed healthcare interpreter. The Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) welcomes you to our healthcare interpreter credentialing program.

CCHI proudly offers two examinations for healthcare interpreters. Learn more by selecting one of the links below!

• CCHI Associate Healthcare Interpreter™ examination (AHI™ Exam) (for languages other than Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin) 
   
• CCHI Certified Healthcare Interpreter™ examination (AHI™ and CHI™ exams) (currently for Spanish, Arabic, and Mandarin interpreters)
   

• Test Content Blueprint - Subjects Covered by the Examination
   
• Candidate Examination Handbook
   
• Prerequisites
   
• Examination Application
   
• Test Center Locations
   
• Frequently Asked Questions
   
• Application Timeline & Checklist
   
• ADA Accommodation Request Form
   
• How is Your Examination Scored?
   
• Continuing Education Requirements
   
• Fees

If you have any questions about the application process, please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Note to sign language interpreters:  Please do not apply for this CCHI credential or exam. Instead, contact the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, another credentialing body that collaborates with CCHI and offers credentials for sign language interpreters.