Eligibility and dates
CCCS NCE
Eligibility
A candidate must be a graduate of an HIM program accredited by the Canadian College of Health Information Management, hold an active CHIM professional designation, and fall into one of the following categories:
- Experienced professional: Be currently working in the field of classification and coding with 5 or more years of experience in acute inpatient coding; or
- Course graduate: Be a graduate from a preparatory classification and coding specialist program that is recognized by the Canadian College of Health Information Management.
Upcoming examination dates
The College is offering an early adopter’s rate to celebrate the launch of this new certification.
The upcoming CCCS NCE dates are as follows:
| Examination period* | Application deadline | Regular pricing | Current pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 20-24, 2025 | January 3, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| April 22-25, 2025 | April 1, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| June 23-27, 2025 | June 2, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| July 21-25, 2025 | July 4, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| October 27-31, 2025 | October 6, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
| November 24-28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 | $349 + taxes | $199.00 + taxes |
Request to withdraw
The request to withdraw from an examination must be received in writing by the deadlines stated below. A refund of 100% of the examination fee will be provided. No refund will be provided past these deadlines.
| Examination period | Deadline for withdrawal |
|---|---|
| January 20-24, 2025 | January 3, 2025 |
| April 22-25, 2025 | April 1, 2025 |
| June 23-27, 2025 | June 2, 2025 |
| July 21-25, 2025 | July 4, 2025 |
| October 27-31, 2025 | October 6, 2025 |
| November 24-28, 2025 | November 7, 2025 |
