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Exam Details – CCHP

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The CCHP Exam

The CCHP examination measures a candidate’s knowledge, understanding and application of the content areas covered on the exam, including:

  • Standards and guidelines essential to the delivery of appropriate health care
  • Basic legal principles for practicing in a correctional health care system
  • The ethical obligations of correctional health professionals
    The role of health care professionals in delivering care in the correctional environment.
    The examination is not intended to measure clinical competency. Some questions pertain to specific settings (e.g., jail, prison or juvenile facility); others are more general in nature.

Candidates are allowed two hours to complete the examination, which is a proctored, written test composed of 80 to 100 multiple-choice questions.

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TIMELINE

After the application is submitted:

Upload documentation (resume and license/diploma) within three months of submitting the application.
The exam must be taken within six months from the date the application is approved.

EXAM SIGNUP

CCHP and specialty exams (CCHP-MH, CCHP-P, and CCHP-RN) are available at conferences, at test centers, and online. Candidates can select from:

  • 900 Prometric test centers across the United States. Prometric will contact approved candidates by email. They charge a $50 fee.
  • Online through Prometric. Prometric will contact approved candidates by email. They charge a $50 fee.
  • NCCHC conferences and selected partner sites and conferences; see the Exam Calendar for dates, sites, and deadlines.
  • Find more information on choosing a test option.

EXAM REGISTRATION FEES

Test SiteRegistration Fee
 First AttemptSecond AttemptThird Attempt
NCCHC or partner siteFree$45$45
Prometric test center or online Exam$50$50$50

ADA COMPLIANCE

The CCHP program makes every effort to ensure that test centers are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candidates who require special accommodations must submit a written request at least 90 days before the examination date.

EXAM RESULTS

Examinations are scored electronically. Results are sent in writing within two weeks. Unsuccessful candidates may take the exam two additional times within one year from the date of initial application approval. Exam registration fees will apply; see table above.

CANCELLATION, RESCHEDULING, AND REEXAMINATION

Candidates must make and confirm all cancellations/changes through the website or direct contact with the entity registered with (NCCHC or Prometric). Candidates cancelling or rescheduling less than 5 days before the exam date are responsible for the full reregistration fee. Prometric imposes reduced fees 5-29 days before the scheduled exam date and no fee for 30 days or more.