Certified Correctional Health Professional

A certified correctional health professional (CCHP) is a person who has met the associated certification requirements established by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care in the United States . There are additional certifications offered in the fields of mental health, nursing and medicine. There is also an advanced certification. All of these may be obtained after initial CCHP certification.^[1] The CCHP program, which includes the passing of a written exam, recognizes health care professionals from a variety of disciplines and settings, and the credential has been awarded to thousands of individuals throughout the country. Certification demonstrates a commitment to the profession and may reduce liability in legal suits.^[2]

References

↑ National Commission on Correctional Health Care website. Accessed on November 20, 2013
↑ Schoenly, Lorry, and Catherine M. Knox. Chapter 3. Essentials of Correctional Nursing. New York, NY: Springer, 2013.

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[1] National Commission on Correctional Health Care website. Accessed on November 20, 2013

[2] Schoenly, Lorry, and Catherine M. Knox. Chapter 3. Essentials of Correctional Nursing. New York, NY: Springer, 2013.

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