ACADEMIC CREDENTIALING PROGRAM | ACP
The Academic Credentialing Program (ACP) is modeled after historically successful programs in the accounting, legal, and medical professions wherein specific educational curricula are mastered and the student is then able to add specific professional recognition to the academic recognition received from the educational institution. The recognition is attained by successfully passing an examination created and administered by the specific profession. The examination created and administered by PAHCOM, for the healthcare administration profession, is the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) credential. The CMM Exam validates knowledge of the Nine Domains of Medical Practice Administration. Participants who pass the CMM Exam are awarded the temporary credential of Certified Medical Manager – Academic (CMM-A). The credential is converted to the full CMM credential upon attainment of two years of healthcare environment experience.
PAHCOM ACP Featured!
"Karen Blanchette, director of the Professional Association of Health Care Office Management, suggests looking for a program affiliated with a national association. The PAHCOM Academic Credentialing Program, for instance, offers students the ability to prepare and sit for credentialing exams to become Certified Medical Managers."
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Benefits
Membership
Professional Certification Eligibility for students and faculty
Networking
Industry Exposure
Access to PAHCOM Tools and Resources
Deep Discounts
Internship | Externship Opportunities
Adds Value to School, Program, Student Endeavors
Certified Participants Gain Significant Professional Advantage
Certification Serves as an Endorsement of Academic Excellence
Requirements
A minimum of 7 of the 9 Domains of Medical Practice Administration must be represented by applying program curriculum.
PAHCOM Membership is required for the students and instructor. Membership is provided at no cost to the school.
The Health Care Management for Physician Practices and Ambulatory Health Service Organizations: Overview and Study Guide must be provided to all students enrolled in the program. Member rates apply and volume purchases are available.
The PAHCOM project must be completed prior to graduation. There is no cost to the school for the project and the school chooses which of the projects their students will be engaged in. The purpose of the project is to introduce students to real world scenarios within the healthcare management industry and gain familiarity with navigating industry networks. Projects must be evaluated and scored by the school but scores are shared with PAHCOM. A passing score is required before students are eligible to sit for the certification exam.
Project Suggestions
ListServ Forum
Research a topic discussed on the PAHCOM ListServ Forum. Write a two (2) page summary to include benefits of collaboration.
Education Calendar
Participate in a webinar listed on the PAHCOM Education Calendar. Write a two (2) page summary about the webinar.
The PAHCOM Journal
Research a topic featured in The PAHCOM Journal. Write a two (2) page summary to include impact upon healthcare management professionals.
PAHCOM Manuals
PAHCOM Manuals are not only valued in solo provider and small group physician practices nationally, they are also used as textbooks for healthcare administrative courses in academia.
CMM-A to CMM conversion
Two (2) years of healthcare industry experience accrued within four (4) years of passing the CMM exam. Must be in support of patient care, as in a medical practice or other clinical environment. There is no fee for the conversion.
ACP discounts for volume purchases
Membership is free and required for all students enrolled in the ACP approved degree or certificate program.
Books are discounted as follows (applies to regular price, purchases on one invoice)
20% off orders of 50-99 books
23% off orders of 100-199 books
25% off orders of 200+ books
Individual purchases can be made at 20% off for members via the Physician/Admin store
Certification exams are discounted as follows (applies to regular price, purchases on one invoice)
50% off orders of <50 exams
62% off orders of 50-99 exams
65% off orders of 100+ exams
Individual purchases can be made at 50% off for members via the Physician/Admin store
Updated: 220516