Candidate Handbook January 2026-com
by Danielle Marshall | Jan 15, 2026 | 0 comments
What does BCPA Mean
What is a certification
Making the Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates
Who are patient and health care advocates and what do they do?
Ethical Standards
The Code of Ethics for BCPAs
Domains of Competency
Best practices required of BCPAs
J.E.D.I. Statement
Our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Lapel Pin
Now available
List of Certificants
Listing of individuals earning the Board Certified Patient Advocate credential
About
Learn about the PACB leadership
Contact
Contact our support team
Get Certified
Learn more about earning the BCPA credential
Application and Testing Window
Learn when to apply for each test cycle and associated fees
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Eligibility
Learn more about earning the BCPAdvocate credential
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Exam Information
Scheduling and taking the exam
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Study Materials
Study materials for the BCPA certification exam
Document Library
Searchable Library of Downloadable Resources
Scholarships
BCPA Scholarship Program Information
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Newly Certified
Learn how to get the most from earning the BCPA credential.
BCPA Access Portal
Self-reporting portal for CEs and recertification
Renewal Guidelines
Learn how to stay certified and renewal options
NEW Event Calendar
NEW – Event Calendar Featuring Upcoming Pre-Approved CE Programs. Subscribe to the calendar for regular updates.
Pre-Approved CE List
Current list of upcoming and On-Demand pre-approved CEs
Post-Approved CEs
Learn how to submit CE programs that have not been pre-approved
CE Categories and Sponsors
Category definitions and required documentation for each
Lapsed Certification
Learn about options for renewing or reinstating a lapsed certification
CE Provider Info
Provider of CE learn about becoming a sponsor
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Pre-Approval Criteria
Policies, procedures, terms and conditions for CE providers
CE Provider Submission Guide
Required documentation for program submissions
Approved Provider Submission Form
Providers with BCPA-ACE status, use this form to submit new programs for review.
Renewal Attestation Form
PACB CE Program Renewal Attestation Form
CE Provider Submission Portal
Providers, learn how to submit CE programs for pre-approval
BCPA Certificant List
Articles and news stories featuring BCPAs
Making the Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates
Who are patient and health care advocates and what do they do?
Job Task Analysis
Phase one report
Document Library
Searchable Directory of Downloadable Resources