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Activity Assistant Certified Certifying Organization National Certification Council for Activity Professionals http://nccap.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Activity Assistant Certified Website
Advanced Coding Specialist Certification Description You know your specialty in-and-out and all the regulations surrounding it. Become an Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS). The ACS is aimed at specialty coders with 3-5 years of experience and more! Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Advanced Coding Specialist Website
Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician Certification Description A Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician (CPCT/CPCA/CNT) works with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. A CPCT/CPCA/CNT may perform some or all of the following duties. However., they are not limited to just these responsibilities: Basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff Feeding, bathing, or moving patients and changing linens Answer patients' call lights Set up equipment Escort patients to the operating and examining rooms Gives injections or treatments and performs venipuncture laboratory test Performs EKG's. Certifying Organization National Healthcareer Association http://www.nhanow.com/home Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? Yes ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician Website
Certified Wound Care Associate Certification Description The Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) board verification demonstrates that a certified healthcare professional possesses a distinct and specialized knowledge in wound management, thereby promoting quality of care for persons with wounds. Certifying Organization American Board of Wound Management http://www.abwmcertified.org/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes Certified Wound Care Associate Website
Functional Training Specialty Certification Certification Description Our Functional Training Specialty Certification is designed for fitness and allied health professionals who want to garner a deeper understanding of how to train the body to move more efficiently. Whether it's improving core function to give clients an edge in athletic competition or boosting balance to help older adults play with their grandchildren without pain, functional training can help all adults improve movement efficiency. Certifying Organization American Council on Exercise https://www.acefitness.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Functional Training Specialty Certification Website
Home Care Certification Certification Description Home is where the care is for a growing number of people in the United States. Industry growth has been fostered by an aging population, the prevalence of chronic disease, strengthening physician acceptance of home care and a continued movement toward cost-efficient treatment options from public and private payers. Certifying Organization National Certification Council for Activity Professionals http://nccap.org Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Home Care Certification Website
Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS Certification Description If you're a home health clinician, you can become certified with the Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) exam. This credential is designed for home care clinicians with at least two years experience working with OASIS. Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS Website
Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis Certification Description If you're a home health care coder, you can become certified with the Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) exam. This credential is designed for home care coders with two years of coding experience. Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis Website
Medication Aide Certification Certification Description The Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) is a national medication aide certification examination administered to nurse aides who choose to receive additional training to become certified medication aides. NCSBN develops the MACE examination and administers the exam with the contractual assistance of Pearson VUE. Once certified, these medication aides serve an important role in hospitals and long-term care facilities by helping distribute medications and monitoring for adverse reactions. Certifying Organization National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm Certification Details ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes Medication Aide Certification Website
Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician Certification Description Patient Care Technicians--are patient care assistants who perform routine tasks under the supervision or either nursing or medical staff. They typically work in health care facilities (e.g. hospitals, residential care centers) rather than in private medical offices, and some may work as home health aides. They often help patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, walking, dressing) and they may assist with other procedures. Certifying Organization National Center for Competency Testing https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? No ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? No ● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No ● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician Website
Specialty Coding Professional Certification Description Certification is available for coders and clinicians within physician offices or facilities, within home care organizations, for compliance officers. The SCP is aimed at specialty coders who have about two years experience. Certifying Organization Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/ Certification Details ● Education and Training Required? No ● Work Experience Required? Yes ● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes ● Renewal Required? Every Year ● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes ● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes Specialty Coding Professional Website

Home Health Aides

Certifying Organization
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
http://nccap.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Activity Assistant Certified Website

Advanced Coding Specialist

Certification Description
You know your specialty in-and-out and all the regulations surrounding it. Become an Advanced Coding Specialist (ACS). The ACS is aimed at specialty coders with 3-5 years of experience and more!

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Advanced Coding Specialist Website

Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician

Certification Description
A Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician (CPCT/CPCA/CNT) works with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. A CPCT/CPCA/CNT may perform some or all of the following duties. However., they are not limited to just these responsibilities:
Basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff
Feeding, bathing, or moving patients and changing linens
Answer patients' call lights
Set up equipment
Escort patients to the operating and examining rooms
Gives injections or treatments and performs venipuncture laboratory test
Performs EKG's.

Certifying Organization
National Healthcareer Association
http://www.nhanow.com/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician Website

Certified Wound Care Associate

Certification Description
The Certified Wound Care Associate (CWCA) board verification demonstrates that a certified healthcare professional possesses a distinct and specialized knowledge in wound management, thereby promoting quality of care for persons with wounds.

Certifying Organization
American Board of Wound Management
http://www.abwmcertified.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 10 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Certified Wound Care Associate Website

Functional Training Specialty Certification

Certification Description
Our Functional Training Specialty Certification is designed for fitness and allied health professionals who want to garner a deeper understanding of how to train the body to move more efficiently. Whether it's improving core function to give clients an edge in athletic competition or boosting balance to help older adults play with their grandchildren without pain, functional training can help all adults improve movement efficiency.

Certifying Organization
American Council on Exercise
https://www.acefitness.org

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Functional Training Specialty Certification Website

Home Care Certification

Certification Description
Home is where the care is for a growing number of people in the United States. Industry growth has been fostered by an aging population, the prevalence of chronic disease, strengthening physician acceptance of home care and a continued movement toward cost-efficient treatment options from public and private payers.

Certifying Organization
National Certification Council for Activity Professionals
http://nccap.org

Home Care Certification Website

Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS

Certification Description
If you're a home health clinician, you can become certified with the Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) exam. This credential is designed for home care clinicians with at least two years experience working with OASIS.

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes

Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS Website

Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis

Certification Description
If you're a home health care coder, you can become certified with the Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) exam. This credential is designed for home care coders with two years of coding experience.

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Home Care Coding Specialist - Diagnosis Website

Medication Aide Certification

Certification Description
The Medication Aide Certification Examination (MACE) is a national medication aide certification examination administered to nurse aides who choose to receive additional training to become certified medication aides. NCSBN develops the MACE examination and administers the exam with the contractual assistance of Pearson VUE. Once certified, these medication aides serve an important role in hospitals and long-term care facilities by helping distribute medications and monitoring for adverse reactions.

Certifying Organization
National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc.
https://www.ncsbn.org/index.htm

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Medication Aide Certification Website

Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician

Certification Description
Patient Care Technicians--are patient care assistants who perform routine tasks under the supervision or either nursing or medical staff. They typically work in health care facilities (e.g. hospitals, residential care centers) rather than in private medical offices, and some may work as home health aides. They often help patients with activities of daily living (bathing, eating, walking, dressing) and they may assist with other procedures.

Certifying Organization
National Center for Competency Testing
https://www.ncctinc.com/default.aspx

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician Website

Specialty Coding Professional

Certification Description
Certification is available for coders and clinicians within physician offices or facilities, within home care organizations, for compliance officers. The SCP is aimed at specialty coders who have about two years experience.

Certifying Organization
Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance
http://www.medicalspecialtycoding.com/

Specialty Coding Professional Website

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