Certification Preparation Courses
What are the NAMSS Certification Preparation Courses?
How are the certification preparation courses difference from the NAMSS Professional Development Courses?
How many CE credits may be obtained by attending a NAMSS Certification Preparation Course?
How much does it cost to attend?
How can I bring a NAMSS Certification Preparation Course to my area?
Online Courses
What is the process for beginning a NAMSS on-line course?
Can I earn continuing education credits?
How long does it take to complete a course?
How often can I access the course online?
What is the format of the course and what kinds of activities will be involved?
What are the minimum system requirments for viewing the online course?
What should I do if I am able to login to the course, but nothing happens?
I disabled my pop-up blocker/added the course weblink to my allowed pop-ups however I am still having problems. What should I do?
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
What are the NAMSS Certification Preparation Courses?
The NAMSS Certification Preparation Courses are designed as a tool to help you review and prepare for the NAMSS Certification Exams. The content for the prep courses is based on the content outline for the NAMSS Certification Exam. Course participants will learn concepts, and will put them to work in a variety of scenarios they are likely to encounter in the credentialing process—in all medical environments.
The NAMSS Certification Preparation Courses are designed to be extremely practical, and focused on real-world outcomes. They are designed to look at the application of basic knowledge to common challenges; they do not teach the basics. Similarly, the certification exam focuses on application of knowledge, not memorization.
How are the certification preparation courses different from the NAMSS Professional Development Courses?
The NAMSS Professional Development Courses are intended to update medical services professionals about the latest news and changes in industry standards and practices. While there are some areas of each professional development course that may include topics that appear on the NAMSS Certification Exams, the primary purpose of these courses is to keep medical services professionals current with the latest information, so they can be successful in their roles.
How many CE credits may be obtained by attending a NAMSS Certification Preparation Course?
Attendees who complete an entire NAMSS Certification Preparation Course are eligible to obtain 14.0 CE credits.
How much does it cost to attend?
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Early Bird Rate |
Regular Rate |
| NAMSS member |
$489 |
$539 |
| Non-member |
$589 |
$639 |
How can I bring a NAMSS Certification Preparation Course to my area?
For states affiliates or chapters who believe there is a need for a NAMSS Certification Preparation Course to their region in 2010, please contact the NAMSS education team at education@namss.org.
What is the process for beginning a NAMSS on-line course?
You may purchase any of the courses with a credit card in the NAMSS Place section of the web site. The cost per course is $99 for members, $125 for non-members. A package of all four courses is $350 for members, $450 for non-members.
Once the transaction is complete, you will receive an email confirming your purchase. At the bottom of this email, there is a link to access the on-line course(s). If you are not taken directly to the course(s) homepage and are prompted to login:
- NAMSS members : Your login and password credentials are the same as your member login credentials.
- Non-NAMSS members : Your login and password credentials are the same as those you created to make the purchase in NAMSS Place.
Can I earn continuing education credits?
Yes. These courses are designed to serve as continuing education coursework, presenting an overview of a specific topic in the medical services profession . Each course is worth 1.5 continuing education credits. Credits earned by participating in and completing these courses can be applied toward the 30-hour recertification requirement for the CPMSM and CPCS credentials.
How long does it take to complete a course?
For every fifty minutes of instruction and education, one continuing education credit is assigned. Each course contains 1.5 applicable hours of CE credit; therefore you can assume that each course will take on average between 80 – 90 minutes to complete.
How often can I access the course online?
Each course is accessible 24 hours per day.
What is the format of the course and what kinds of activities will be involved?
The material will be presented as a PowerPoint presentation accompanied by text and audio. Once you reach the end of a course, you will be asked to complete a short quiz covering the material in the course. You have an unlimited number of attempts to successfully complete the quiz. After successfully completing the quiz, you will be prompted to print your certificate of completion.
What are the minimum system requirments for viewing the online course?
The minimum software requirements for viewing published presentations include the following:
Windows:
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Supported Browsers
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Windows 98
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
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Windows Me
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
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Windows 2000
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.x, Netscape 4.7, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
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Windows XP
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape 7.x, Firefox 1.x, CompuServe 7, AOL 8, and Opera 7.11
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Macintosh:
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Supported Browsers
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Mac OS 9.x
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.1, Netscape 4.8, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, and Opera 6
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Mac OS 10.x
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2, Netscape 7.x, Mozilla 1.x, AOL 7, Opera 6, and Safari 1.0 (Mac OS 10.2x or later only)
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What should I do if I am able to login to the course, but nothing happens?
Disable your pop-up blocker or edit your pop-up blocker settings to allow pop-ups from http://smithbucklin.articulateglobal.com.
To edit your pop-up blocker settings:
Internet Explorer
To open the "Pop-up Blocker Settings Menu," open IE and go to Tools -> Pop-up Blocker -> Pop-up Blocker Settings.
Notifications and Filter Level
The "Notifications and Filter Level" section allows you to set popup filter level and notification preferences.
- Go to "Notifications and Filter Level" at the bottom of the menu. Choose the filter level you want. It is recommended to keep the default setting of "Medium."
- The other two checkboxes are optional and notify you when popups are blocked.
Exceptions
The "Exceptions" section allows you to allow popups from specified websites.
- Open the "Pop-up Blocker Settings Menu" by going to Tools -> Pop-up Blocker -> Pop-up Blocker Settings.
- "Exceptions" is the first section. To add a site to this list, enter the URL in "Address of website to allow:", and click the Add button. That site will now appear in your "Allowed Sites" list below.
- To remove a site from your "Allowed Sites," single-click on the site to highlight it and click the Remove button. You can remove all allowed site by clicking the Remove All button.
Firefox
- Open the "Popup Windows" menu, open Firefox and go to Tools | Options | Web Features.
Note: Mac users open Firefox and go to Firefox | Preferences | Web Features.
- Check Block Popup Windows if you would like to all popups.
- Click on Allowed Sites to allow popups from specified websites.
- Enter the URL of the site you want to allow popups from and click Allow.
- If you wish to remove a site from your allowed list, highlight it and click Remove Site. Clicking Remove All Sites will clear your allowed sites list.
I disabled my pop-up blocker/added the course weblink to my allowed pop-ups however I am still having problems. What should I do?
You may have a third party pop-up blocker software installed. Third party popup blockers can be difficult to detect. Google and Yahoo toolbars will appear in your web browser's menu under View | Toolbars. Other software may appear in your Taskbar, and some may not be detectable at all. Check your Add/Remove Programs menu and run a scan for spyware to try to eliminate any unwanted popup blockers.
You may also want to contact your IT department for additional assistance.
What is the cancellation and refund policy?
All requests for cancellations and refunds must be made in writing within 14 days of date of purchase. Refunds will be issued less a non-refundable $50 processing fee.