Certification: Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

1145 W. Diversey Pkwy. Chicago, IL 60614

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, the basic legal principles for practicing in a correctional health care system, the ethical obligations of correctional health professionals and the role of health care professionals in delivering care in the correctional environment.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 1 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Other; Third Party Exam Center

National Commission on Correctional Health Care certification exams are administered by PSI/AMP

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.