What does BCPA Mean

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Making the Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates

Who are patient and health care advocates and what do they do?

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J.E.D.I. Statement

Our commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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Required documentation for program submissions

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PACB CE Program Renewal Attestation Form

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BCPA Certificant List

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Making the Case for Patient and Health Care Advocates

Who are patient and health care advocates and what do they do?

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Unlock Your Continuing Education Credits at the

Healthcare Advocate Summit!

 

New CE Promo

 

Attending the Healthcare Advocate Summit in Las Vegas September 2-5, 2025? This is your chance to take your career to the next level! PACB is offering an exclusive promotion for Summit attendees: Register to take the BCPA exam during the Fall 2025 cycle, and you can earn Continuing Education (CE) credits from your conference attendance—before you’re even certified!

This special offer is designed to help you maximize your professional development while gaining valuable CE credits. Normally, CEs are only eligible after you earn your certification, but with this promotion, you can start accumulating credits now.

 

How It Works:

1. Attend the Healthcare Advocate Summit in Las Vegas.
2. Register for the Fall 2025 BCPA exam cycle (October 4-November 1).
3. Pass the exam and automatically apply your conference CE credits toward your certification.

Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to advance your advocacy skills and credentials!

 

Basic Rules and Disclosures:

  1. Eligibility: To qualify for this promotion, you must meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the BCPA exam as outlined in the Candidate Handbook.
  2. Registration: You must register to take the exam during the Fall 2025 cycle (October 4-November 1).
  3. Certification Requirement: CE credits from the Healthcare Advocate Summit will only be awarded upon successful completion of the BCPA exam. If you do not pass the exam, the credits will not be eligible for future use.
  4. CE Policies: All standard CE policies and procedures as outlined in the Candidate Handbook apply to this promotion.
  5. No Retroactive Credits: This promotion is only available to those who register during the Fall 2025 cycle. CE credits cannot be applied retroactively for previous exam cycles or certifications.

Take advantage of this limited-time offer to accelerate your path to becoming a Board Certified Patient Advocate. Register today and earn your CEs while you learn!

Summit CE Promotion