CCHP Credential Maintenance 2

Question 1

How many continuing education hours must a CCHP recertify with during each 3-year renewal cycle?

Accepted Answer

45 hours

Answer

CCHP recertification requires 45 continuing education hours per 3-year cycle.

Question 2

Which organization administers the CCHP credential?

Accepted Answer

National Commission on Correctional Health Care

Answer

The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) administers the CCHP credential.

Question 3

A CCHP who lets their credential lapse must typically complete which of the following to reinstate?

Accepted Answer

Submit a reinstatement application and pay reinstatement fees

Answer

Reinstatement of a lapsed CCHP credential generally requires submitting a reinstatement application along with applicable fees.

Question 4

Which of the following CE activities would most likely be accepted for CCHP recertification?

Accepted Answer

Completing an NCCHC-approved correctional health training course

Answer

NCCHC-approved training directly related to correctional health care is the most clearly accepted CE activity for CCHP renewal.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the credential maintenance program for CCHPs?

Accepted Answer

To ensure practitioners stay current with correctional health standards and best practices

Answer

Credential maintenance ensures that CCHPs remain current with evolving correctional health care standards and best practices.

(CCHP) Certified Correctional Health Professional Practice Test