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Education

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.

Click through the title of any event below to learn more.

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May 8, 2026

NCCHC Nurse Advisory Council Completes Self-Evaluation

This process supports CQI, identifies emerging issues, evaluates progress, and strengthens collaboration.
Spring Conference 2026 Scholars
Apr 30, 2026

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

The deadline is June 14.
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Mar 13, 2026

Introducing the NCCHC Foundation Preceptorship Portal and Workforce Development Hub

A strong correctional health care workforce doesn’t happen by chance. It grows through mentorship, shared expertise, and meaningful opportunities for professionals to support one
Scholarship Winners National Conference 2025
Mar 2, 2026

Scholarships Available for the 2026 NCCHC Correctional Mental Health Care Conference

The scholarship portal is open until July 7.
AJA NCCHC Joint Conference
Feb 13, 2026

Virtual Conference on Saving Lives and Avoiding Adverse Events Starts February 25

Up to 14 hours of CE, convenient and cost-effective.
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Jan 5, 2026

Free Telephone Support Available for All Pregnant and Postpartum People

The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, potentially lifesaving resources.
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Dec 22, 2025

Present at NCCHC 2026 Mental Health Care or National Conferences

Correctional health care continues to evolve—and the professionals working in the field are leading that progress every day. Presenting at an NCCHC Conference is
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Nov 13, 2025

NCCHC National Conference Showcases the Strength and Momentum of Correctional Health Care

96% reported meaningful opportunities to learn from and with others.
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Sep 15, 2025

Happy Nursing Professional Development Week!

Your role is vital in improving patient outcomes.
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Aug 6, 2025

Answer the Call: Submit Your Proposal for the NCCHC Spring Conference!

Help shape the future of correctional health care.