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Certified Case Manager (CCM) Exam ReviewThe Certified Case Manager credential indicates a specialized level of training in the field of patient case management. The Certified Case Manager works closely with patients and the healthcare team in order to expedite and ensure efficient care of the patient. The Certified Case Manager is employed in hospitals, federal and state institutions, and short and long-term care facilities.
In order to take the Certified Case Manager Exam, the applicant must hold a post-secondary degree in a field that promotes the well-being of the patient, such as nursing. In addition, the applicant must have worked for at least 1 year in case management under the supervision of a Certified Case Manager, worked for at least 2 years in case management not under the supervision of a Certified Case Manager, or worked at least 1 year in a role that provides supervision to those who provide case management services. A specific job description must be completed outlining the applicant's responsibilities to verify employment criteria have been met. The Certified Case Manager Exam is offered twice a year, usually on the last Saturdays in April and October, at specific testing sites across the United States. The fee to take the exam is $290 which includes a non-refundable $130 processing fee. The exam consists of 300 multiple-choice questions. The exam focuses on testing qualified applicant's knowledge in the areas of case management as it pertains to specific patient care issues and concepts. Professional and ethical issues are also covered on the exam. CCM certification is valid for 5 years. At the end of that time period, the licensed professional must have completed at least 80 approved continuing education hours or retake the CCM exam. The fee for recertification is $150 is the continuing education hour requirements are met and $310 if recertification is accomplished by retaking the CCM exam. For more information regarding the CCM test, go to www.ccmcertification.org or www.nursecredentialing.org/cert/eligibility/CaseMgmt.html. All material on this website is copyrighted. TestPrepReview.com provides free unofficial review materials for a variety of exams.
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