Improving Correctional Health Care

NCCHC's mission is to improve the quality of health care in jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities. Learn more about how we can support your expertise, your organization, and your community.

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Education

NCCHC is the source for continuing education for this complex field. 100+ annual accredited CE hours for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and CCHPs.

Certification

Get recognized for your mastery of NCCHC standards and your dedication to quality patient care based on a foundation of best practices. Become a Certified Correctional Health Professional.

Accreditation

Facilities that achieve NCCHC accreditation demonstrate their commitment to high-quality health care services that are constitutionally appropriate and based on nationally recognized standards.

Consulting

Solutions from the most trusted name in correctional health care! NCCHC Resources’ consultants have unparalleled expertise and experience to handle the most complex challenges.

Standards & More

Standards

NCCHC’s flagship standards provide support for constitutionally appropriate correctional health care for jails, prisons, juvenile facilities, mental health, and opioid treatment programs.

Publications

News, features, opinion, analysis, peer-reviewed research … from the latest correctional health news to groundbreaking academic studies, NCCHC’s publications offer something for every reader.

Position Statements

NCCHC position statements communicate the organization’s consensus opinion and expert guidance on some of the most critical issues in correctional health care.

Blog

Views and news from the organization that's driving the future of correctional health care. Find out how we're moving the field forward.

Education / Webinars

Apr

Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026

The largest Spring event for correctional health and mental health care! MORE INFO

Apr

Virtual Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026

23 sessions and up to 23.5 hours of CE, covering all aspects of correctional health care MORE INFO

May

Free NCCHC Sessions at AJA 2026 Conference & Jail Expo

Sessions to help bring custody colleagues up to date on health care issues and best practices. Plus the CCHP exam.

Latest News

Apr 10, 2026

Leading the Way: Inside NCCHC’s Program of the Year Spotlight

Data-driven decision-making and measurable outcomes tied to safety and quality.

Apr 8, 2026

Advancing Antimicrobial Stewardship in Correctional Settings

Apr 7, 2026

The Promise and Peril of AI

Apr 7, 2026

New NCCHC Surveyors Ready to Hit the Field

Apr 2, 2026

Vaccines in Correctional Health: Protecting Patients and Communities

Mar 30, 2026

The Future Starts Here: Honoring Physicians Who Transform Correctional Health Care

Mar 27, 2026

On-Demand CCHP Exam Prep Webinar Available On Demand

The NCCHC Foundation

The NCCHC Foundation’s mission is to champion the correctional health care field and serve the public by supporting research, professional education, scholarships, and patient reentry.

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