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Re-Certification Practices and
Procedures
In this Section:
- In order to maintain certification, what events/classes/exercises
constitute "education"?
- How many Re-Certification credits are necessary?
- Does ACA offer any resources or assistance for re-certification?
- What is the cost of Re-Certification?
In order to maintain certification, what
events/classes/exercises count for Re-Certification Credits?
Earning Re-Certification credits
Certified Corrections Professionals may earn Re-Certification Credits through
at least the following categories:
- Training/Education Courses
- Publishing
- Conference
- Discussion Group
- Committee/Task Force
- Critique or Assessment
- Corrections Compendium
All Re-Certification Credits need to be activities beyond your regular duties
that are required of your position. If you are unsure about whether an activity
qualifies for Re-Certification or need to clarify how many Re-Certification
Credits you will receive for an activity, contact Peg O'Brien, the Certification
Manager, at pobrien@aca.org
CCPs may earn up to 50% of their required Re-Certification Credits in one
category. They are encouraged to ask questions about earning Re-Certification
Credits for activities that may not be specified. They will be reviewed in the
Certification Newsletter.
Training/ Education Courses
- Online course through ACA’s Corrections Online Training Collaborative
(COTC)
--Number of course training hours= number Re-Certification Credits
- ACA’s Online Auditor Course = 4 Re-Certification Credits
- Online course through a corrections organization other than ACA- e.g.
National Institute of Corrections – Number of course training hours = number
of Re-Certification Credits
- Classroom workshop offered by an accredited organization, state or local
corrections facility – 4 Re-Certification credits per half a day
- Community college or university course – 1 credit course = 10
Re-Certification Credits, 2 credit course = 20 Re-Certification Credits, and
3 credit course = 40 Re-Certification Credit
A copy of your certificate or transcript or an attendance sheet signed by
the instructor (printed name, title, organization, and signature) may be
submitted as documentation
- Teaching a corrections-related workshop or course in the community – 20
Re-Certification Credits
- Teaching a college 3 credit course – 60 Re-Certification Credits
A letter signed (printed name, title, organization, and signature) by an
authorized representative of the college or community organization, along
with a copy of the program credit page, may be submitted as documentation.
Publication
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Course (online
or print) -80 Re-Certification Credits
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Lesson plan
-60 Re-Certification Credits
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Article (two
pages or longer) -40 Re-Certification Credits
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Article (one
page) -20 Re-Certification Credits
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Book -80
Re-Certification Credits
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Book Chapter
-60 Re-Certification Credits
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Book Review
-40 Re-Certification Credits
Citations or the copy of a credit page from a publication
may be provided as documentation.
Conferences
- Attending a corrections-related workshop (e.g. ACA's Winter or Summer
Conference, state corrections conference, or U.S. Department of
Justice-sponsored conference) – 4 Re-Certification Credits per half day
A certificate or an attendance sheet signed by the moderator or speaker may
be submitted as documentation
- Presenting/serving on a panel at a corrections-related conference (e.g.
ACA's Winter or Summer Conference, state corrections conference, or U.S.
Department of Justice-sponsored conference) – 20 Re-Certification Credits
per presentation
A copy of the conference agenda identifying you as a speaker may be
submitted as documentation
- Participating in a tour of a correctional facility – 4 Re-Certification
Credits
A document listing the facility name, city, state, and date of tour may be
submitted as documentation
Discussion Groups
- A formal reading/discussion group sponsored by a correctional
organization that meets at least nine times in one year – 30
Re-Certification Credits
For each discussion session, a list of readings (corrections-related book,
article, research study, etc.) and a summary of the group discussion signed
by the group leader (printed name, title, organization, and signature) may
be submitted as documentation. Also, a copy of the sign-in sheet for the
nine sessions should be submitted.
Committee/Task Force
- Being an ACA Audit Chair – 20 Re-Certification Credits
- Being an ACA auditor/team member – 10 Re-Certification Credits
A list of each audit (date, facility name, state) may be submitted for
documentation.
- Being elected as an officer for a corrections-related organization
(incorporate or chartered) at the national, state, or local level – 20
Re-Certification Credits
- Serving on an ACA committee and attending a committee meeting at one of
the ACA conferences – 5 Re-Certification Credits for every conference
attended
A document stating the date, time, place, and name of the committee meeting
along with a copy of the committee roster may be submitted for
documentation.
- Being a member of your facility's/agency's internal audit team preparing
for ACA accreditation – 20 Re-Certification Credits
A letter (signed by an authorized representative of the organization)
confirming your participation as a committee member may be submitted for
documentation.
Critique or Assessment
- Write a critique or assessment of a corrections-related book (or
chapter), research study, or magazine article. The submitted paper must
contain your opinion on the topics covered in the publication as well as the
author's point of view. –20 Re-Certification Credits
The critique must be at least four to five pages, double-spaced, and typed.
The name of the publication, author, publisher, and date published must also
be identified in the critique.
Corrections Compendium
- Take the quiz at the end of the Corrections Compendium Journal – 3
Re-Certification Credits
Submit the completed quiz by mail or fax within the stated deadline
How many Re-Certification Credits are necessary?
All Certified Corrections Professionals are required to obtain the minimum
number of Re-Certification credits based on their certification level.
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Certification Category |
Number of Re-Certification Credits required |
Corrections Officer,
Juvenile Justice Youth Worker |
40 Credits |
Correctional Supervisor,
Juvenile Justice Supervisor,
Corrections Nurse,
Security Threat Supervisor |
60 Credits |
Corrections Manager,
Juvenile Justice Manager,
Corrections Nurse Manager,
Security Threat Manager |
80 Credits |
Corrections Executive,
Juvenile Justice Executive |
100 Credits |
Does ACA offer any resources or assistance for Re-Certification?
To help you with your CCP exam, ACA offers a Re-Certification Handbook.
Click Here to View the Re-Certification Handbook
What is the cost of Re-Certification?
Re-Certification Fees
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ACA Members |
Non-Members |
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Officer |
$80 |
$100 |
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Supervisor |
$112 |
$140 |
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Nurse |
$112 |
$140 |
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Manager |
$160 |
$200 |
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Nurse/Manager |
$160 |
$200 |
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Executive |
$176 |
$220 |
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