Time Running Out to Test Before the New Standards are Required
The exam deadline is Feb 24 to test for CCHP, CCHP-RN, or CCHP-CP under the 2018 Standards,
Jan 15, 2026
New CCHP-N Certification Program Expands Specialty Certification to Include All Licensed Nurses
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) Governance Board has voted to expand the CCHP-RN specialty certification program to include all licensed nurses.
Jan 13, 2026
Record-Breaking Quarter Brings 245 New CCHPs
The CCHP program has announced the certification of 245 correctional health professionals who passed their examinations in the fourth quarter of 2025—the highest number
Oct 27, 2025
New CCHP Count Hits Highest in Eight Years
In the third quarter of 2025, 136 dedicated professionals achieved the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—underscoring the growing commitment to excellence and professionalism
Aug 22, 2025
Nurse Executive Tara Taylor Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees
YesCare Regional Vice President Tara Taylor, MSML, RN, CCHP will serve from 2025-2028.
Jul 15, 2025
Congratulations to the Newest Certified Correctional Health Professionals!
In the second quarter of 2025, 173 individuals earned the Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP) credential—affirming their commitment to quality care in correctional settings.
Apr 23, 2025
A Time to Celebrate the New CCHPs
Congratulations to the 82 individuals who earned their CCHP credential in the first quarter. These professionals have demonstrated their commitment to the field and
Jan 16, 2025
More Than 200 New CCHPs Join the Program
The CCHP program has released the list of 202 newly certified correctional health professionals who passed their exams in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Jan 10, 2025
Celebrating CCHP Success: Scholarship Program Empowers Correctional Health Care Professionals
Thanks to a generous donation from Falcon Correctional and Community Services, the NCCHC Foundation awarded five scholarships in 2024 to correctional health care professionals
Nov 25, 2024
New Study Highlights Advantages of CCHP Program
Two main benefits: external legitimacy and workplace credibility
