NCCHC CCHP-MH Certification Exam Syllabus

NCCHC CCHP-MH syllabus for NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH) preparation

Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the NCCHC CCHP-MH exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with Correctional Health Certification, with assessment centered on applied competencies such as standards-based correctional mental health care, legal and ethical correctional practice, mental health assessment/treatment and suicide prevention within real-world settings like jails and prisons, juvenile detention and confinement facilities, correctional mental health programs.

The syllabus outline below reflects the core domains and expectations defined by the official NCCHC certification framework and aligns with the cognitive and professional standards assessed in the NCCHC CCHP-MH exam. Candidates can use this guide alongside official vendor resources and structured practice to align their preparation with current exam standards and professional expectations for correctional mental health professionals, behavioral health clinicians, psychiatric/mental health practitioners

NCCHC CCHP-MH Exam Summary and Key Details

Exam Name	NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health
Credential	NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health (CCHP-MH)
Vendor	National Commission On Correctional Health Care (NCCHC)
Exam Code	CCHP-MH » NCCHC CCHP-MH Certification Practice Exam
Exam Delivery Mode	proctored in-person exam at NCCHC/partner locations, computer-based test-center exam, live remote-proctored online exam
Exam Duration	120 mins
Number of Questions	80-100
Passing Score	Pass / Fail
Exam Price	$330 (USD)
Scheduling Window	Exam must be taken within 6 months of application approval; test-center and online testing are offered throughout the year, with conference/partner dates scheduled separately
Schedule Exam	NCCHC Prometric
Trainings/Resources	Study Materials
Sample Questions	NCCHC CCHP-MH Exam Sample Questions
Recommended Practice	NCCHC CCHP-MH Certification Practice Exam

NCCHC CCHP-MH Exam Syllabus Topics and Weighting

Topic Areas	Topic Details, Courses, Books	Weighting
GOVERNANCE AND ADMINISTRATION	- Access to Care - Responsible Mental Health Authority and Designated Mental Health Staff - Clinical Autonomy - Administrative Meetings and Reports - Policies and Procedures - Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program - Confidentiality and Privacy of Care - Health Records - Procedure in the Event of a Death - Grievance Process for Mental Health Care Complaints	10%-15%
HEALTH PROMOTION, SAFETY, AND DISEASE PREVENTION	- Healthy Lifestyle Promotion - Infection Prevention and Control - Suicide Prevention and Intervention - Communication on Patients’ Mental Health Needs - Patient Safety - Staff Safety	10%-15%
PERSONNEL AND TRAINING	- Credentials - Clinical Peer Review and Competency - Assessment - Mental Health - Staff Professional Development - Mental Health Training for Custody Staff - Medication Administration Training - Incarcerated Workers in Mental Health Services - Mental Health Staffing - Mental Health Liaison - Orientation for Mental Health Staff	7%-12%
ANCILLARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES	- Pharmaceutical Operations - Medication Administration Services - Clinic Space, Equipment, and Supplies - On-Site Diagnostic Services - Emergency Services and Response Plan - Inpatient Psychiatric Care and Specialty Care	5%-10%
PATIENT CARE AND TREATMENT	- Information on Mental Health Services - Mental Health Receiving Screening - Transfer Screening - Initial Mental Health Screening and Evaluation - Nonemergent Mental Health Care Requests and Services - Continuity, Coordination, and Quality of Mental Health Care During Incarceration - Discharge Planning	15%-20%
SPECIALIZED PATIENT SERVICES	- Treatment Plans - Mental Health Services and Programs - Services for Substance Use Disorder - Response to Sexual Assault and Abuse - Care of the Pregnant and Postpartum Patient - Mental Health Residential Units - Behavioral Consultation	15%-20%
MEDICAL-LEGAL ISSUES	- Restraint and Seclusion - Restrictive Housing - Emergency Psychotropic Medication - Therapeutic Relationship, Forensic Information, and Disciplinary Actions - Informed Consent and Right to Refuse - Medical and Other Research - Executions - Seminal Legal Cases, Legal Principles	10%-15%
CURRENT TRENDS IN TREATMENT AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE	- Published peer-reviewed journal articles with the latest (within the past five years) research in evidence-based practice in the areas identified in the content outline	(5%-10%

The NCCHC CCHP-MH certification exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and applied professional judgment in Correctional Health Certification. The exam evaluates competencies such as standards-based correctional mental health care, legal and ethical correctional practice, mental health assessment/treatment and suicide prevention, ensuring candidates are prepared for real-world responsibilities as correctional mental health professionals, behavioral health clinicians, psychiatric/mental health practitioners working in settings such as jails and prisons, juvenile detention and confinement facilities, correctional mental health programs.

To prepare effectively for the NCCHC Certified Correctional Health Professional - Mental Health exam, candidates are encouraged to review official vendor materials, complete structured practice assessments, and gain hands-on experience relevant to their professional role.