CCHP Certification Exam

The Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) exam is administered by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) and validates the expertise of healthcare professionals working in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities. The exam covers governance and administration, patient care, care of special populations, health and safety, medical-legal and ethical issues, personnel and training, chronic and infectious disease management, mental health and substance use, emergency response, and pharmacy management. The CCHP credential is recognized as the standard of excellence in correctional healthcare.