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What is BCPA Certification
In our complex system of health care, certifications help to provide assurance of quality, safe and ethical conduct. Across industries, certification translates to confidence and trust, and is valued by consumers worldwide. Certification can help guide consumers to locate the most qualified service providers available. To that end, the Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB) endorses certification (by examination) for all individuals in the field of patient advocacy.
Certification is one-part of a process called, “credentialing.” It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competence in the specialized area of patient advocacy practice. Passing the examination for Board Certified Patient Advocate creates and promotes competence and professionalism in the field of patient advocacy, provides formal recognition on behalf of practicing patient advocates and enhances consumer safety, ensuring patients have a voice in their care.
Certification can lead to better visibility, opportunities, and jobs. In today’s increasingly complex and highly-specialized healthcare system, credentials are more important than ever. Sure, you know you’ve got the skills to do the job, but how do you convince potential clients and employers you do? For many career-minded professional patient advocates, certification is often the answer. For some patient advocates, certification is recognized as a valuable way to prove professional credentials to both health care providers as well as patients and family care givers.
Blog Entries
BCPA Exam Results – Spring 2022
BCPA Exam Results - Spring 2022 PACB Announces Results of the Spring Examination for Board Certified Patient Advocates The Patient Advocate Certification Board is pleased to announce that 77 individuals have earned the Board Certified Patient Advocate credential after...
PACB Forms JEDI Task Force
PACB Forms JEDI Task Force - 2022 As part of the organization's strategic initiatives, the Patient Advocate Certification Board recently announced the formation of a new task force to address Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity in patient and health...
PACB Forms Ethics Committee
PACB Forms Ethics Committee - 2022 The Patient Advocate Certification Board recently announced the formation of an Ethics Committee, which will be tasked with reviewing ethics inquiries, writing relevant position papers, and periodic reviews and updates to the...
New PACB Board Members – 2022
New PACB Board Members - 2022 The Patient Advocate Certification Board announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. The new Board members include Rebecca Green, Jessica Fisher, Tiffany Matthews, and Devon Santoro. “We are pleased to add...
PACB Thanksgiving Message 2021
PACB Thanksgiving Message As we reflect on all the things and people we are grateful for, we realize there are once again many more empty chairs around dinner tables- permanently empty due to Covid-19 or other illnesses or temporarily vacant due to work...
PACB Announces Fall 2021 Cohort of BCPAs
PACB Announces Fall 2021 Cohort of BCPAs (Board Certified Patient Advocates) The Patient Advocate Certification Board is pleased to welcome another 69 individuals to the growing number of board certified patient advocates-bringing the total number to just shy of 1000...
PACB Announces Spring ’21 Cohort
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPatient Advocate Certification Board Certifies Next Cohort of Board Certified Patient Advocates Gilbert, AZ, April 13, 2021 – The Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB) has certified an additional 58 Patient Advocates following the eighth...
PACB Launches Job Task Analysis
Your participation in the Job Task Analysis Project will make a difference in reaching our goal of 500 participants. Please consider sharing your knowledge and expertise. Job Task Analysis Survey Link: http://onu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eDQW2neXGveKQeNThe...
2020 In Review
PACB - 2020 In Review Certification Commission Eligibility Criteria Live Remote Proctoring through Examity Prolydian Registration and CE Management Platform Job Task Analysis (aka Role and Function Study) Conclusion 2020 is almost over and there is little...
2020 Exam Cycle
Important Information about the 2020 Patient Advocate Certification Exam Cycle by Heidi Kummer, MD, MPH, BCPA, Exam Chair, on behalf of the Patient Advocate Certification Board of Directors To say that 2020 has been an unusual year would be an understatement. The...