Certification: Certified Correctional Health Professional - Physician (CCHP-P)

1145 W. Diversey Pkwy. Chicago, IL 60614

A CCHP-P is one who has demonstrated understanding of the medical needs of the inmate population and possesses knowledge of the unique challenges, legal context and policies and procedures specific to physicians practicing in a correctional environment. A CCHP-P has shown a mastery of specialized content developed by physician experts in the field of correctional health care. Specialty certification as a correctional physician provides validation of a commitment to maintain the knowledge necessary to augment competent and appropriate clinical care to incarcerated patients.

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 1 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

National Conference

Advanced

The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.

  • This certification is related to military occupational specialties.