Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – CCEP (SCCE)

By Raising Careers Staff | Updated: September 2019

Certification Description

The Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) credential certifies that an individual has the knowledge and expertise to assist healthcare organizations with their legal and ethical responsibilities. Professionals with this certification are knowledgeable of relevant regulations in the healthcare industry and have expertise in the operation of effective compliance programs.

Healthcare professionals with this credential may have career advancement opportunities and higher pay that other professionals may not be eligible for.

Skills Focus

The certification focuses on the following areas:

• Knowledge of compliance policies and controls, including regulatory requirements
• Ability to apply relevant laws and regulations to the needs of the organization
• Ability to maintain compliance and ethics policies and procedures
• Ability to track participation in compliance and ethics training programs
• Knowledge of how to prioritize compliance risks
• Comprehension of business risk and risk avoidance
• Ability to promote organizational values and ethics
• Willingness to discipline individuals who are non-compliant

Exam Objectives

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Exam Details

• Issuing Organization: Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE)
• Prerequisites: Applicant must have at least 1 year in a full-time compliance position or 1,500 hours of direct compliance job duties earned in the 2 years preceding the application date; applicant must meet all other eligibility requirements as outlined in the exam handbook
• Questions: 115 (100 scored)
• Time: 120 minutes
• Cost: $275 for SCCE or HCCA members and $375 for non-members
• Re-certification and certification renewal: Every 2 years
• View Certification Guidelines and Handbook

Other relevant details: Exams are given at PSI testing centers

Healthcare Compliance Careers

Jobs you can get with a CCEP (SCCE) certification (additional requirements may apply):

• Healthcare Compliance Officer
• Compliance Officer

Salary (Base Level)

A specialty certification may not only increase your employability, but may increase your earnings potential as well. Keep in mind that your actual salary can vary substantially depending on region, job description and employer expectations. Reference salary for the healthcare compliance officer shown. Salary based on 2019 data.

National average per year: $71,531*
National average per hour: $34.39*

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*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Exam Preparation

• Review the Detailed Content Outline
• Review the exam handbook
• Take the CCEP Practice Exam
• Study from exam review books

Important: This is not a complete list of all certification training and learning options available. Remember to thoroughly research and choose study materials that fit your learning style and needs. This step is crucial to help you succeed in your certification exam.