Certification Types and Levels

We have paused the processing of new non-healthcare certification applications. We are pausing acceptance of all CCO, CCS, CCM, and CCE applications. 

Please visit the Certifications homepage for additional information. 

NOTE:  We are still processing, and will continue to process, recertification applications for all credentials AND healthcare certification applications.

If you have a question about a non-healthcare application, please contact:

Natalie Dabbs

Professional Development Specialist

acaprodev@aca.org

(703) 224-0195

Health Care Certification Types and Levels
There are three active certification categories for Health Care.

• Certified Corrections Nurse/Manager (CCN/M): This category includes individuals who work as nurse managers in a correctional environment. They are management staff who may contribute to the development of policy and procedures, are responsible for their implementation, and have authority over staff members.
• Certified Health Service Administrator (CHSA): This category is for Health Service Administrators. They are management staff who contribute to the development of policy and procedures, are responsible for their implementation, and have authority over staff members. They plan, direct, coordinate and supervise the health care system.
• Correctional Behavioral Health Certification (CBHC): This category includes Correctional Officers, Community Corrections Officers and Allied Behavioral Health Staff, who, because of their education, credentials and experience, are associated with the provision of behavioral health services for mentally ill offenders. A minimum of 40 hours of behavioral- and mental health-related training is required for the examination.