Applying for CCHP

Eligibility

Eligibility requirements may be adopted or modified by the CCHP Board of Trustees at its sole discretion. The current requirements are as follows:

• Credentials appropriate to the applicant's field and employment position, and the requirements of the state in which the applicant is licensed. The credentials must be free of any restriction that would limit professional practice solely to the correctional setting. If a license or credential is not required for practice, then the credential is not required for certification.
• Good character and fitness. Character and fitness is one of the most important components of the application. An applicant's record of conduct should justify the trust of patients, employers and others.
• Successful completion of the CCHP examination.

Elements of the Application

• Application form
• Resume or curriculum vitae documenting education and professional experience
• Copies of valid credentials, e.g., license, diploma (see Eligibility above)
• Signed application statement
• Examination fees
• Exam registration form (provided by NCCHC upon receipt of the above)

Candidacy

When all elements have been received and the application has been approved, applicants will receive confirmation of their candidacy to take the CCHP examination. Incomplete applications will be kept on file for six months, after which time a new application and fees must be submitted. A candidate must take the exam within one year of the application approval date or the date closest to one year that the next exam is administered.

Application / examination fee

The CCHP examination fee is $165. If it is determined that you do not meet the minimum application requirements or if you cancel your application, $100 will be refunded. Cancellations must be requested in writing and received by NCCHC at least 10 business days before the examination date.

(Attention veterans: You may be eligible for reimbursement of the exam fee by the Veterans Administration. Learn more »)

The Application

Use our convenient online application (you must first log in to, or create, your NCCHC account). To receive an application brochure by email or mail, contact us at info@ncchc.org or call (773) 880-1460.