NCCHC | CCHP Certification

CCHP

Becoming a Certified Correctional Health Professional is the next step in your professional advancement. It is a step toward increased knowledge, greater professional recognition and identification as a leader in the complex and ever-changing field of correctional health care.

The rewards of a career in correctional health care are many: experience with a wide variety of patients, playing an important role in public health and working with other dedicated professionals, to name just a few. But health professionals working in correctional settings also face unique challenges: working within strict security regulations, dealing with crowded facilities, understanding the complex legal and public health considerations of providing care to incarcerated populations and more. Achieving professional certification is the surest way to prove to yourself and to others that you have the tools to meet these challenges.

The CCHP designation identifies you as one who has demonstrated mastery of national standards and the knowledge expected of leaders working in the field of correctional health care. Apply today and join the thousands of correctional health care professionals who have earned the distinction of CCHP.

Benefits of Certification
CCHP professional certification provides immeasurable benefits and is highly regarded by management, peers, staff and others. CCHPs use their credential on letterhead, business cards and all forms of address. In some employment settings, CCHP certification is rewarded financially. CCHPs also receive the following:

· Certificate suitable for framing
· Lapel or tie pin with the CCHP insignia
· Press release to send to employee newsletters and local media
· Special networking opportunities
· Special publishing opportunities
· Discount on Academy of Correctional Health Professionals membership dues

Certified Correctional Health Professional Program
National Commission on Correctional Health Care
1145 W. Diversey Pkwy · Chicago, IL 60614
Phone 773-880-1460 · Fax 773-880-2424
Email cchp@ncchc.org

20 Years of CCHP

2011 marked the 20th anniversary of the CCHP program. We look forward to the next 20 years of growth and success in promoting professionalism.

Specialty Certification for RNs

The CCHP-RN program is a great opportunity for registered nurses to be recognized for the work they do.

Veterans: Exam Fees May Be Reimbursable

The VA has accepted the CCHP program into its licensing and certification benefit. Veterans eligible for the GI bill or the Veterans Education Assistance Program may be reimbursed for the program exam fee.

Candidate Handbook

Find details about the application process and exam content areas.

Certification Exam Calendar

See the upcoming test dates, sites and application deadlines.