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

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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

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.

CE Provider Submission Portal

Providers, learn how to submit CE programs for pre-approval

BCPA Certificant List

Articles and news stories featuring BCPAs

BCPA's In the News

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

Selecting Exam Format

Selecting Exam Format

by | Aug 12, 2020 | Patient Advocacy Certification

Fall 2020 Exam Candidates Important Information About Selecting Your Exam Format Prometric Test Center vs. Remote Proctoring August 12, 2020 Dear BCPA Candidate, As you prepare to sit for the Board Certified Patient Advocate Certification Exam, we share your...
Call-To-Action

Call-To-Action

by | Jun 4, 2020 | Patient Advocacy Certification

Patient Advocate Certification Board Statement and Call to Action June 4, 2020 Since early 2020, our nation has joined much of the rest of the world in the fight against significant health crisis. COVID-19 is a pandemic that has so far claimed the lives of more than...