Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Certification Preparation Course - The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist Certification Preparation Workshop is a two-day interactive program designed to help you assess your knowledge of the CPCS exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary before you take the exam. This comprehensive workshop provides a high-level overview of the exam topics including credentialing and privileging; primary source verification; compliance with standards; and medical staff services operations reviewed from the perspective of a variety of health care settings including hospitals, managed care organizations, ambulatory care settings and CVOs. Participants will work through a series of interactive activities including scenario-based exercises and case studies supplemented with in-class learning facilitated by experienced NAMSS instructors. A key focus of the course is your development of a personalized study plan for post-workshop study and preparation to take the examination. The course includes pre-workshop preparation materials which you will need to complete prior to class and access to comprehensive supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam.  

Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification Preparation Course - The NAMSS Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Certification Preparation Workshop is a two-day interactive program designed to help you assess your knowledge of the CPMSM exam content and identify areas in which additional study is necessary before you take the exam. This comprehensive workshop provides a high-level overview of the exam topics including accreditation and regulatory compliance; management of the credentialing processes; privileging; medical staff services administration; risk management; information management; and medical staff services operations, reviewed from the perspective of a variety of health care settings including hospitals, managed care organizations, ambulatory care settings and CVOs. Participants will work through a series of interactive activities including scenario-based exercises and case studies supplemented with in-class learning facilitated by experienced NAMSS instructors. A key focus of the course is your development of a personalized study plan for post-workshop study and preparation to take the examination. The course includes pre-workshop preparation materials which you will need to complete prior to class and access to comprehensive supplementary resources to help you prepare for the exam.  

NAMSS Annual Conference - NAMSS conferences offer a variety of educational topics for MSPs working in hospitals, managed care organizations, CVOs, group practices, and locum tenens. More than 14 CE credits are available.

Becoming Your Own Advocate - MSPs perform an integral role in keeping health care organizations running smoothly and ensuring the highest-quality patient care—all too often, however, MSPs do not have access to the types of development courses that will help them progress in their careers. Designed for MSPs at every stage of their career, NAMSS’ newest classroom course, Becoming Your Own Advocate, is a comprehensive interactive program designed to help you increase your professional credibility and achieve your goals within your organization. Led by a NAMSS instructor, Becoming Your Own Advocate provides MSPs with the skills they need to better advocate for themselves, their staff, and the safety of the patients they serve.