This program will provide up to 14 continuing education hours through ACCME, ANCC, APA, NASW, and NCCHC. It will provide 20 points toward AJA certification programs.  

CCHPs: Certified Correctional Health Professionals may earn up to 14 contact hours of Category I continuing education for recertification.

Nurses: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. NCCHC designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14 contact hours. Nurses must attend the entire session for any session where they wish to receive credit.

Nurse Practitioners: AANP and many states accept ANCC, ACCME or general CE certificates. Please check with your state's requirements. 

PA: Many states and the AAPA accept ACCME certificates. Please check with your state's requirements.

Physicians: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

NCCHC designates this Other activity (live + enduring material) for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Psychologists: The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. NCCHC maintains responsibility for this program and its content. This educational activity has been approved for up to 14 hours of credit. 

Social Workers: This program is approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Approval # 886452976-8721) for 8 continuing education contact hours.

General: If your profession is not listed here, you can receive a general continuing education certificate for up to 14 hours.

 

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate understanding of mental health and legal issues that affect correctional health providers and custody staff
• Apply skills to address common challenges in mental health care within correctional settings.
• Describe legal issues impacting correctional health care and develop solutions across various disciplines