ACMPE BOARD CERTIFICATION PREPARATION COURSE

Registration includes seven self-study session modules; and one quarterly live question and answer session that is also available as a recording in-between; and one exam that allows you to claim continuing education credit. You must attend all sessions to claim ACMPE and CEU credit.

The ACMPE Board Certification Preparation Course is designed to help healthcare professionals prepare for the ACMPE exams. This comprehensive course helps examinees identify content necessary to meet board certification standards, including financial management, regulatory compliance, organizational governance and departmental operations management and transformative healthcare delivery. To best prepare applicants for the examinations, topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals and ambulatory care settings.

Sessions 1 through 7 are self-study modules:

• Session 1: Overview
• Session 2: Operations Management Review
• Session 3: Financial Management Review 
• Session 4: Human Resources Management Review
• Session 5: Transformative Healthcare Delivery
• Session 6: Risk and Compliance Review
• Session 7: Organizational Governance Review

• Session 8: Board Certification Preparation: Live Question-and-Answer Session held quarterly or recorded between live sessions at 1:00-1:30 PM ET (12 PM CT, 11 AM MT, 10 AM PT)

Dates of LIVE sessions:

September 7, 2021- December 7, 2021

https://www.mgma.com/events/acmpe-board-certification-preparation-course-(1)

Earn your Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential

As the only board certification of its kind, the CMPE credential is recognized as the professional standard in medical practice management — a unique identifier that can demonstrate your professional expertise and open new doors throughout the industry.
 

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY?

Based on your current healthcare experience and education level, there are two pathways toward board certification. Both require MGMA membership, achieving a Bachelor's Degree or completing 120 hours of college credits to complete the requirements. 

Pathway One - Board Certification

I have 2+ years experience in healthcare

Step 1. Apply*

·       To apply, you must be a current MGMA member and hold a Bachelor's Degree or have completed 120 college credit hours

Step 2. Become Board Certified**

·       Pass the multiple-choice & scenario-based exams

·       Earn 50 continuing education (CE) hours

Step 3. Maintain your Credential

·       Submit 50 CE hours every three years

·       Remain an MGMA member

*Applicants will have three years from their application approval date to complete their remaining board certification requirements

**Pending board approval

 

Pathway Two - Board Eligible

I am new to healthcare/pursuing a degree

Step 1. Apply*

·       Be a current MGMA member
 

Step 2. Become Board Eligible

·       Pass the multiple-choice exam

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Step 3. Become Qualified

·       Earn a Bachelor's degree or have completed 120 hours of college credit

·       ​Obtain two years of healthcare experience

Step 4. Become Board Certified**

·       Pass the scenario-based exam

·       Earn 50 continuing education (CE) hours 

Step 5. Maintain your Credential

·       Submit 50 CE hours every three years

·       Remain an MGMA member

*Applicants will have three years from their application approval date to complete their remaining board certification requirements

**Pending board approval

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Review our Frequently Asked Questions where we have compiled a list of the top questions we receive about our program.  

Fellowship

Demonstrate your mastery of the healthcare practice industry and become a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives (FACMPE).

ACMPE Fellowship is the most prestigious professional designation in the medical practice management community. As a Fellow, you’ll find a platform to demonstrate your leadership in identifying key improvement areas for the sustainability and success of an organization in today’s complex healthcare environment.

Start your Fellowship journey today.