Keep your CHID credential current by recertifying.
Recertification validates your knowledge base with the most up-to-date assessment, assures your continuing competence as CHID Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®, and maintains the standard for the profession.
Certificants due to recertify are required to earn 10 continuing education units (CEU) and submit a $375 fee with their application every two years. In preparation, we encourage you to review the Recertification Handbook. Certificants who do not renew by their recertification deadline will no longer be able to use the CHID credential.
| Date | Information |
|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | The 2025 application to recertify becomes available. CHIDs due to renew in 2025 may submit payment online during application or by check via mail to AAHID. |
| December 31, 2025 | Certification expires for those due to renew in 2025. While applications to recertify may still be submitted, no CE earned after this date will be accepted. |
| January 31, 2026 | Grace Period Deadline with Late Fee - All 2025 applications to recertify must be submitted with payment and those paid by check must be received (not postmarked) at the AAHID office with the late fee of $100. No applications received after this date will be accepted. |
| June 1, 2026 | The 2026 application to recertify becomes available. CHIDs due to renew in 2026 may submit payment online during application or by check via mail to AAHID. |
There are two easy steps in this process:
- Complete the recertification application and report your CEU's from the past two years
- Submit payment
Recently Retired Healthcare Interior Designer?
Keep your CHID credential current by applying for Emeritus CHID Status.