2023 ACA Philadelphia Program Book_153rd Congress of Correction
Professional Certification
Process
APPLY – Download Certification Application from aca.org, complete all sections, must include signatures from supervisors, current length of time in role and payment in order to be processed in a timely manner. TEST – Obtain Proctor and select a date for the exam, proctors must be approved by the ACA. Exams are 4 hours and proctored, once complete, exams are sent to ACA office and the turn around is about 2-4 weeks. Scores of 70% and above=passing. 69% and below=failing, and candidates have an opportunity to retest (once) for free. RECERTIFY – Once Certification is obtained, it remains current for 3 years, then candidates must recertify by completing an application, which includes personal information and documentation of activities outside of normal job scope over past 3 years (available in ReCertification Handbook, aca.org)
Certification Pricing
Non- Member Price
Member Price
Certification
Type
Certified Correctional Officer (CCO)
$ 150
Security
$190
Certified Correctional Officer/Juvenile (CCO/JUV)
$ 150
Security
$190
Certified Correctional Supervisor (CCS)
Security
$180
$225
Certified Correctional Supervisor/Juvenile (CCS/JUV)
Security
$180
$225
Certified Correctional Manager (CCM)
Security
$235
$295
Certified Correctional Manager/Juvenile (CCM/JUV)
Security
$235
$295
Certified Correctional Executive (CCE) — Includes study materials.
Security
$305
$370
Certified Correctional Executive/Juvenile (CCE/JUV)
Security
$260
$325
Correctional Behavioral Health Certification-Officer (CBHC-CO)
Health Care
$195
$240
Correctional Behavioral Health Certification-Community (CBHC-CC)
Health Care
$195
$240
Correctional Behavioral Health Certification-Behavioral Specialty (CBHC-BS)
Health Care
$195
$240
Certified Correctional Nurse (CCN)
Health Care
$180
$225
Certified Correctional Nurse Manager (CCN/M)
Health Care
$235
$295
Health Services Administrator (HSA)
Health Care
$235
$295
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Questions? Email acaprodev@aca.org | healthcare@aca.org For Security – Steven Jones, 703-224-0007 | For Healthcare – Misganaw Beyene, 703-224-0176
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