Become a CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®
2024 CHID Exam
Application Deadline: May 15, 2025
Late Period Application Deadline: June 15, 2025
Exam Window: September 1 – 30, 2025
Apply Today!
- Easy fillable, on-line application form
- No portfolio necessary
- No letters of reference needed. However, we recommend getting the endorsement of a current CHID.
- No more testing centers. Sit for the exam in the comfort of home or other location of your choosing.
Review the CHID Candidate Handbook for complete details related to the application and exam process.
CHID Eligibility Criteria
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of experience in healthcare interior design or healthcare architecture.
Certification
NCIDQ or NCARB
Experience
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in healthcare interior design or healthcare architecture.
Certification
No requirement.
CHID Exam
The CHID Exam is comprised of multiple-choice questions and covers two main content areas with questions on acute care, ambulatory care, and residential healthcare facilities. For more details view the CHID Exam Content Objectives.
You will be given three hours to complete the CHID Examination.
Exam Preparation
Although AAHID does not endorse any particular study material or preparation course, a variety of resources are available to help supplement your studies, enhance your current knowledge and identify areas where deficiencies may exist. Don’t forget to check out the AAHID CHID Candidate Introduction Series.
CHID Application Process
Are you ready to distinguish yourself? Review the CHID Candidate Handbook and prepare today to submit an application.