Social:Certified correctional health professional

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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

  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.