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CCHP

NCCHC provides continuing education credit—more than 100 hours each year—for physicians, nurses, psychologists and social workers, as well as general credit for CCHPs and professionals in other disciplines.

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Dr. Rudy Nunez Surveyor of the Year
Aug 17, 2026

Physician Surveyor Juan “Rudy” Nunez Elected to NCCHC CCHP Board of Trustees

Dr. Rudy Nunez will serve from 2026-2029.
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Jun 10, 2026

Why I Became a CCHP-A

“I know we face many challenges in delivering effective, efficient, and collaborative care to the people in our nation’s jails, prisons, and juvenile facilities
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Apr 15, 2026

CCHP Program Sets Quarterly Record

The CCHP program awarded 206 CCHP and specialty certifications based on exams taken in the first quarter of 2026—making it the strongest first quarter
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Mar 27, 2026

On-Demand CCHP Exam Prep Webinar Available On Demand

This session delivers both content mastery and practical test-taking insights.
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Jan 22, 2026

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,
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.