CCHP certification exam

have you taken it? how was it? any advice? I am considering on taking the exam. thanks!

I took it, and passed, at the NCCHC conference this past October. It wasn't too bad. I read through all the Prison standards (as my employer is a prison), and skimmed through the juvenile and jail standards. The most helpful and interesting, however, was the bigger book, Correctional Healthcare: Guidelines for Management of an Adequate Delivery System. Although I do have a habit of reading administrative and institutional directives in my downtime, which in my state were heavily inspired by the Standards, so some of the standards were review. Be warned the standards are not very exciting reading, but being more aware of them does make you much more aware of your responsibilities, and I feel a lot more confident at work knowing what the expectations really are.

Thanks so much for the reply. I, too, enjoy reading policies and admin misc so it shouldnt be a hard read. I come to the conclusion I will sit for the exam as well even though it was a last minute decision. If i dont pass, at least I know how the exam is. I'm new into correctionals so I have been reading up all many books; with the cert, its an added bonus. Was debating whether or not to get the expensive books but decided i can use it for future reference- I cant wait to gain more knowledge and then more confidence. I do have one last question, that i read in other forums... are there 10 essay questions or are all m/c?

Multiple choice, I don't remember how many questions, around 100 maybe? Good luck!

Yea thats what i thogh. The information sheet didnt say anything about essays! Thanks!