Recorded Webinars
All programs below provide CE for physicians, nurses, CCHPs and psychologists unless otherwise noted.
HEALTH CARE AND STANDARDS
NEW! CCHP Prep Essentials: Navigating NCCHC Standards On Your Path to Certification
This training seminar will review content of the 2018 Standards for Health Services for jails and prisons and the 2022 Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Facilities that will be covered in the Certified Correctional Health Professional exam. The Standards are the foundation of NCCHC’s accreditation program as well as the CCHP program. This seminar can serve as an overview course for those new to corrections, a preliminary study session for anyone preparing for future certification, or a final review before sitting for the CCHP exam. Tips on preparing for, studying for, and taking the exam will be shared. 3.5 Hours CE. Recorded June 2024. $149. More Information/Register.
A Landmark Study on NCCHC Accreditation
A groundbreaking randomized trial conducted across 44 U.S. jails by researchers from the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Law School finds that NCCHC accreditation significantly improves compliance with health care standards, reduces mortality, and lowers recidivism rates. In this webinar, the authors will discuss their methodology, feedback from the jails in the study, and their findings. The authors conclude that NCCHC accreditation is a very cost effective intervention, generating benefits that far outweigh the costs of the program. 1 Hour CE. Recorded March 2025. FREE. More Information/Register
MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
CCHP-MH Review Course
The 2015 edition of the Standards for Mental Health Services provides a framework for improved mental health care delivery and outcomes in adult correctional facilities. The foundation of both NCCHC’s CCHP-MH examination and mental health accreditation program, these standards make more explicit what is required for the adequate delivery of mental health services. Whether or not you have immediate plans to pursue CCHP-MH certification, this seminar will explain the standards with regard to the areas of care and treatment, clinical records, administration, personnel, legal issues and more. Members of the CCHP-MH Subcommittee since its inception, Dr. Barboza and Dr. Fleming will present this material through the lens of what is essential as you prepare for the CCHP-MH exam. 120 minutes/2 Hours CE. Recorded July 2020. $99.00 More Information/Register
Chronic Pain Management: Role of the Mental Health Provider
In this presentation, the speaker will provide an overview and rationale for the role of the mental health clinician in managing chronic pain. The importance of adopting a patient-centered approach and embracing the spirit of motivational interviewing will be discussed in the context of chronic pain management. The speaker will also describe key components of a 12-week, cognitive behavioral pain management program that was specifically designed for incarcerated patients. Practical tools (e.g., pain logs, in-cell homework, and sample treatment plans) will be reviewed. 60 minutes/1 CE credit. Recorded on April 2023. $65 More Information/Register
MEDICAL CARE
Opportunities to Improve Outcomes in Wound Care
The presentation will address the importance of diverging from a standardized approach to wound care to a patient-specific approach with improved wound healing as the result. Attendees can expect to identify available treatment management options, correlate the effect of product selection on patient outcome, and visualize methods to integrate the patient-specific model into everyday practice. Made possible by an educational grant from Cardinal Health. 75 minutes/1.25 Hours CE. Recorded July 2023. FREE. More Information/Register
Update on Post-COVID Conditions for Correctional Health Care
Long COVID poses unique challenges for incarcerated individuals, adding an additional layer of complexity to an already vulnerable population. Practitioners need to be able to identify and understand the varied and sometimes subtle symptoms of Long COVID, especially when compounded by pre-existing health conditions prevalent among incarcerated populations. Long COVID can exacerbate existing mental health issues among incarcerated individuals, potentially leading to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. 60 minutes/1 Hour CE. Recorded February 2024. FREE. More Information/Register
NURSING
How to Achieve Success as a Correctional Nurse Manager: A Five-Part Series
The NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council has developed an engaging five-part series to empower and elevate correctional nurse managers. Led by seasoned correctional nursing experts, this dynamic series is tailored for novice nurse managers and ambitious staff nurses aspiring to step into leadership roles. Each session dives into essential concepts and skills, providing invaluable tools to thrive as a successful nurse manager. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights, build confidence, and take your career to the next level! 300 minutes / 5 hours CE. Recorded February 2025. $199.00 More Information/Register
Meeting The Challenge of Correctional Nursing: Review for the CCHP-RN
While traditional nursing experiences may help in your transition to corrections, not one of them can fully prepare you for the role of a correctional nurse. It is a specialty that is often learned through on-the-job training, until now. Whether you are new to correctional health care or a seasoned professional, this course will provide an overview of nursing responsibilities from intake to release and the days, or even hours, in between. The material covered is also intended to assist candidates seeking the CCHP-RN certification to prepare for the exam. 3.5 hours CE. Recorded October 2020. $149. More Information/Register
LEGAL/ETHICAL
Defensive Charting: A Legal Perspective on the Do’s and Don’ts of Documentation
In addition to an overview of legal protections afforded to incarcerated mental health patients, this session delves into the topics of involuntary medication and hospitalization, security of MH records and other information, capacity v. competency and the proper use and role of legal guardians. The purpose it to expand participant’s understanding some of the risks and best practices for correctional mental health care. Recorded December 2023. $65 More Information/Register
JUVENILE
High and Dry: Challenges and Opportunities in Managing Substance Use Disorders in Juvenile Corrections
This presentation will discuss national trends in adolescent addiction, evidence-based practices for screening and assessment of youth substance use, and treatment options for youth with opioid use disorders. Attendees will gain a basic understanding of the clinical presentations of intoxication, withdrawal, and overdose as well as an overview of opioid use disorder treatment strategies that are feasible to implement in the correctional health care setting. 90 minutes/1.5 hours CE. Recorded March 2023. $65 More Information/Register.
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