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| September 24-2025 Fall BCPA Candidate Webinar | Fall 2025 BCPA Exam Cycle Webinar Recording This recording provides an overview of the upcoming Fall 2025 Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) exam cycle. Candidates who were unable to attend the live webinar can review important updates, key dates, preparation resources, and answers to frequently asked questions to ensure they are ready for … | Exam Resources | www | exam-resources | candidate exam-prep | www | ||
| Conflict of Interest | Guidelines on Conflicts of Interest – Outlines how advocates should identify, disclose, and manage conflicts of interest to protect client trust and uphold the BCPA credential. Provides examples of common conflicts, prohibited practices, and best practices for transparency and ethical … | Guidance & Position Papers | 124 KB | guidance-position-papers | candidate certificant current ethics guide | |||
| Mandatory Reporting | Guidance on Mandatory Reporting for Patient and Health Care Advocates – This guidance clarifies the legal and ethical responsibilities of advocates regarding suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable persons. It explains varying state laws, obligations tied to professional licenses, and best practices for … | Guidance & Position Papers | 114 KB | guidance-position-papers | candidate certificant guide pdf | |||
| Claiming CEs from the Healthcare Advocate Summit | This short video tutorial walks you through the process of claiming Continuing Education (CE) credits from your participation in the Healthcare Advocate Summit. You’ll learn: Where to locate the required CE information How to confirm eligibility for credit Step-by-step instructions for submitting your claim Important reminders about timelines and documentation Please review this guide carefully to ensure your CE credits are accurately … | CE Resources | www | ce-resources | healthcare-advocate-summit-ce | www | ||
| Candidate Handbook | The official Candidate Handbook outlines eligibility requirements, exam policies, application procedures, and key information for individuals pursuing the Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) … | Exam Resources | 1 MB | exam-resources | candidate candidate-handbook pdf | |||
| Summit 2025 CE Guide | This handout explains how Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs) can claim approved continuing education (CE) credits from sessions attended at the live Healthcare Advocate Summit. It includes CE categories, approval codes, and instructions for submitting credits toward … | CE Resources | 703 KB | ce-resources | certificant current healthcare-advocate-summit-ce pdf | |||
| Key Terms | A curated list of key terms relevant to patient and health care advocacy. This resource is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically. Professional advocates are encouraged to be familiar with these terms and concepts as part of their practice and delivery of patient … | Exam Resources | 180 KB | exam-resources | candidate current guide key-words | |||
| Essential Reading List | A curated list of essential readings for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs), designed to support both exam preparation and ongoing professional … | Exam Resources, Standards & Frameworks | 169 KB | exam-resources standards-frameworks | candidate certificant current exam-prep guide key-words | |||
| Exam Toolkit and Practice Supplement | A companion resource to the BCPA Study Guide, offering review materials and practice questions to reinforce key concepts and support exam … | Exam Resources | 397 KB | exam-resources | candidate current exam-prep study-guide | |||
| BCPA Exam Study Guide | A comprehensive study guide aligned with the BCPA domains of practice, providing key concepts, explanations, and resources to help candidates prepare effectively for the certification … | Exam Resources | 668 KB | exam-resources | candidate current study-guide | |||
| Code of Responsibility | The Code of Professional Responsibility defines the ethical standards and professional conduct expected of all Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs), guiding practice and accountability within the … | Standards & Frameworks | 219 KB | standards-frameworks | candidate certificant code-of-professional-responsibility current ethics exam-prep | |||
| CE and Professional Development for Advocates | This guidance paper outlines the importance of continuing education and professional development for patient and health care advocates, emphasizing lifelong learning as essential to ethical, competent … | Guidance & Position Papers | 175 KB | guidance-position-papers | candidate certificant current guide | |||
| Guidelines on Advocates Proxies, MPOA or Guardians | This position paper provides guidance on the ethical and professional considerations for patient and health care advocates when asked to serve as a health care proxy, medical power of attorney, or … | Guidance & Position Papers | 166 KB | guidance-position-papers | candidate certificant current ethics guide healthcare-proxy | |||
| Domains of Practice-2024 | This document details the five Domains of Practice for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs), including the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) that define professional competency in the … | Standards & Frameworks | 285 KB | standards-frameworks | candidate certificant current domains-of-practice pdf public | |||
| Ethical Standards (2025) | The Ethical Standards establish the principles and expectations that guide the professional conduct of Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPAs) in their work with clients and … | Standards & Frameworks | 799 KB | standards-frameworks | current ethical-standards ethics pdf public |
