CHC (AHE) exam-day guide
CHC · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name spelling your registration requires. Confirm the accepted forms and name-match rule with the provider before test day.
Confirmation / scheduling notice
Have your appointment confirmation, test location or remote-proctoring link, and any candidate ID number accessible. Confirm the format the provider requires.
Know your test format and delivery method
Verify whether you are testing in person at a center or remotely, and what that implies for arrival time or software checks. Confirm with the provider.
Approved calculator or none
Check whether a calculator is permitted, whether one is provided on screen, and what models are allowed. Do not assume; confirm with the provider.
Permitted personal items only
Plan to bring minimal items. Most testing environments restrict bags, phones, watches, and notes. Confirm the specific prohibited-items list with the provider.
Water and a light snack for before/after
Consume these outside the secure testing area unless told otherwise. Confirm storage options at the site.
Comfortable layers of clothing
Room temperature can vary. Avoid clothing with large logos or pockets that may complicate security screening.
Directions, parking, and travel buffer
Scout the route in advance and allow extra time for traffic, check-in, and security. Confirm recommended arrival time with the provider.
Remote-testing environment check (if applicable)
If testing remotely, verify system requirements, camera/microphone, internet stability, and a quiet private room. Run any required system test in advance. Confirm requirements with the provider.
Break and timing plan
Know roughly how many questions or sections to expect and how breaks work. Confirm break rules and whether the clock stops during breaks with the provider.
Rest and logistics the night before
Protect sleep, set two alarms, and lay out ID and confirmation the night before so the morning is low-friction.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, location or remote link, ID requirements, and permitted items with the provider. Stop learning new material; review your own summary notes and weak areas only. Take one light practice set to stay sharp, then taper.
Do a logistics dry run: route, parking or remote setup, and arrival time. Prepare clothing and permitted items. Avoid cramming new topics. Eat normally, hydrate, and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a normal meal, dress in comfortable layers, and pack only permitted items plus ID and confirmation. Leave with a generous buffer. Arrive early and stay calm; avoid last-minute review that spikes anxiety.
Follow proctor instructions, present ID, and store prohibited items as directed. Ask the proctor any clarifying questions about breaks, the clock, or the interface before you begin.
Read each question fully, watch your pacing against the section clock, and flag uncertain items to revisit if the interface allows. Use breaks as permitted. If something goes wrong technically, raise your hand or notify the proctor immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Note anything you want to improve for next time while it is fresh, and confirm how and when results will be delivered with the provider.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired identification that matches your registration exactly; confirm accepted ID types with the provider before test day.
Follow all proctor and security instructions, including any screening, storage of personal items, and restrictions on electronics or notes.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not attempt to access unauthorized materials or devices.
Confirm the break policy with the provider: how many breaks are allowed, whether the clock runs during breaks, and whether you may leave the testing area.
Understand the scoring and timing rules in advance, including whether wrong answers are penalized and how sections are timed. Confirm with the provider.
If you test remotely, keep your workspace clear and remain visible to the proctor per the provider's rules; confirm the specific environment requirements beforehand.
Report any technical problem, illness, or irregularity to the proctor or provider immediately and ask how it will be documented.
Confirm the provider's policy on rescheduling, cancellations, and score reporting so you know your options before test day.