Study Materials
Preparing for the CCHP-CP Exam
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Candidate Handbook
The handbook helps applicants to prepare for the examination and has a detailed list of content areas covered on the exam. It is helpful to develop a study plan. This might include self-study, finding a study partner or group, taking a review course, reviewing current textbooks and articles, or other methods.
Test Overview Guide
This guide provides detail about what clinical providers preparing for the exam are expected to know, suggestions for study sources, and the percentage range of questions for each section: clinical management, mental health, legal and ethical issues, administration, public health, security, and substance abuse.
CCHPs are expected to maintain their knowledge in all general areas and as a result, the following resources may be used as primary or secondary resources for exam material:
- NCCHC Standards for Health Services in Prisons
- NCCHC Standards for Health Services in Jails
- NCCHC Standards for Health Services in Juvenile Detention and Confinement Facilities
- NCCHC Position Statements (free download)
- NCCHC Jail Guidelines for the Medical Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 2025 (free download)
- NOTE: The CCHP exam will reference the 2018 Standards for Health Services in Prisons/Jails through February 24, 2026. After that date, the exam will reference the 2026 Jail/Prison Standards.