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

Virtual Spring Conference on Correctional Health Care 2026

Through July 7 – 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.

May

Webinar: Brain Injuries: Are You Recognizing the Signs & Offering Support?

Practical strategies for systematic TBI identification and management in correctional facilities. MORE INFO

Latest News

May 13, 2026

NCCHC Releases New Video Highlighting the Benefits of Accreditation

Quality improvement, risk reduction, professional accountability, and better health outcomes for incarcerated patients.

May 12, 2026

Mental Health Awareness Month: Recognizing the Impact of Correctional Mental Health Professionals

May 8, 2026

NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council Completes Self-Evaluation

May 7, 2026

Guest Editorial: Minimum Age Laws Protect Young Children

May 5, 2026

National Correctional Officers Week: Steady Presence, Essential Work

Apr 30, 2026

NCCHC Foundation to Award Up to 15 Scholarships for the National Conference on Correctional Health Care