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 examinations created and administered by PAHCOM, for the healthcare administration profession, are the Certified Medical Manager (CMM) ans HIT Certified Manager (HITCM-PP) credentials. Both are designed for individuals responsible for the management of healthcare practices and facilities.

 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.

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.

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 15% off for members via the Physician/Admin Discounts

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 Discounts

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