CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS NURSE (CCN)
This category includes individuals who work with both staff and offenders in a correctional setting. It includes nurses who are responsible for implementing agency procedures but do not supervise or evaluate personnel.
Please contact the certification office and a package of information along with an application will be sent to you in the mail.
American Correctional Association
c/o Certification Program
206 N. Washington St. Suite 200
Alexandria, VA 22314
1-800-ACA-JOIN; ext 0175
Email: certification@aca.org
Study Materials
The study materials vary by level of certification. Purchasing any of the study materials is NOT required but recommended to pass your examination. Selected Reading List for CCN (Nurse) examination:
Performance-based Standards for Correctional Health Care (mini book); American Correctional Association
Corrections Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, American Nurses Association
Correctional Law for the Correctional Officer; Collins, W. C
Health Care Management Issues in Corrections; Faiver, K. L.
Managing Offenders (COR102), American Correctional Association
Security Issues (COR103), American Correctional Association
CCN Candidates may order ALL six books from ACA at a special discount— CCN #270 price $80*.
*Plus handling/shipping fee
Buy it online now!
How To Order
You may order your books online or you may place an order via phone or mail.
Phone:
Contact Customer Service at 1-800-222-5646 ext. 0129 and request the specific Correctional Certification Packet.
