Certification Name : Correctional Behavioral Health Certification – Behavioral Specialty
Certification ID & Type: 11017 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
The purpose of the examination for the Correctional Behavioral Health Certification is to ensure a candidate’s knowledge of national standards and guidelines, legal and ethical principles, relevant security regulations, and the role of correctional professionals associated with behavioral health services in jails, prisons, juvenile justice facilities, community corrections, and other correctional facilities operated by special jurisdictions.
Certifying Organization
American Correctional Association(ACA)(0832)
206 North Washington Street. Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314
Contact information : 1-800-ACA-JOIN Ext:0173 Email : Margaretm@aca.org
Organization Web Link
Certification Details
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 3 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No