As a Board Certified Patient Advocate, your voice matters. We are building a library of short video clips featuring BCPAs speaking about their work, why certification matters, and why patients need advocates. These clips will be used by PACB for education, outreach, and public communication . And they will feature you.
If you are currently certified and in good standing, we invite you to participate.
How It Works
- Review the instructions and choose a prompt below.
- Record your 30-second video.
- Name your video file: LastName_FirstName_Prompt (example: Smith_Jane_WhyICertified)
- Upload your video to the BCPA Video Submissions folder.
- Complete the short submission form below.
Before You Record
- Make sure you are currently certified as a Board Certified Patient Advocate and in good standing.\
- Do not include any patient identifiers in your video.
- Do not use this clip to promote your business or practice.
- Practice what you will say before recording, and look directly into the camera.
- Record in a well-lit space with an uncluttered background.
- Use landscape (horizontal) orientation if recording on a phone.
- Begin your video with: “My name is [your name], and I am a Board Certified Patient Advocate in [city/state].”
Choose One Prompt
Answer one of the following prompts. Keep your answer to one or two sentences – simple and personal works best in 30 seconds.
Why I Became an Advocate
- What moment made you decide to become a patient advocate?
- Why did you choose to work in patient advocacy?
- What inspires you most about advocating for patients?
- What personal experience led you to this work?
What BCPAs Do
- In one sentence, what does a patient advocate do?
- What is one way you help patients navigate the health system?
- What kind of challenges do patients bring to you?
- What part of your advocacy work matters most to you?
- What kind of focus does your advocacy practice have?
Finish the Sentence
- “Patients need advocates because…”
- “Board certification matters because…”
- “The most important thing I do for patients is…”
- “Every patient deserves…”
- “Advocacy in healthcare means…”
Why Board Certification Matters
- Why did you choose to become a Board Certified Patient Advocate?
- What does board certification mean for the patients you serve?
- How does certification strengthen the advocacy profession?
- Why should patients look for a Board Certified Patient Advocate?
Why Patients Need Advocates
- Why do patients need advocates today?
- What difference can a patient advocate make for an individual or family?
- What do patients gain by having an advocate on their side?
- What is one thing patients should know about patient advocacy?
Submit Your Video
Once you have uploaded your video to the folder above, please complete the short form below. It takes about two minutes. You will receive a confirmation email when your submission is complete.