The CCHP program has awarded 206 CCHPs and specialty certifications in the first quarter of 2026—making it the best first quarter in the program’s history. This includes 179 new CCHPs.
Specialty certifications were earned by 14 mental health professionals (CCHP-MH), four clinical providers (physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—CCHP-CP), and nine nurses (CCHP-N).
“Certification is more than a credential—it’s a commitment to excellence in a setting where the stakes are high and the challenges are complex. The record number of professionals earning the CCHP in this first quarter reflects a growing recognition that standards-based practice is essential to delivering safe, effective, and accountable care in correctional settings,” said Vice President of Certification Matissa Sammons, MA, CCHP.
The CCHP Board of Trustees congratulates all newly certified professionals. These certifications became effective April 1, 2026.
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