FACHE

Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) is a professional certification sponsored by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), which is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Candidates for the certification must meet certain educational and experience requirements, join and maintain tenure in ACHE, and pass an examination before the designation is awarded.

Background

Professionals who are members of ACHE and engaged in the field of healthcare management may be qualified to become an FACHE.

Eligibility

Obtaining the FACHE credential takes place in two qualification stages. The first involves qualifying to take the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management. The second involves tenure in ACHE and continuing education credit hours.

To qualify to take the Board of Governors Examination in Healthcare Management, a candidate must: