During each course 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.
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
- 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.
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.
Online Tools & Resources
Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Online Certification Preparation Course
The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist Online Certification Preparation Course is an Internet-based 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 course includes access to the NAMSS Comparison Grid of Accreditation Standards.
Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Online Certification Preparation Course
The NAMSS Medical Services Management Online Certification Preparation Course is an Internet-based 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 course includes access to the NAMSS Comparison Grid of Accreditation Standards.
Printed Guides and Materials
NAMSS Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Study Guide
The NAMSS Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Study Guide is a printed reference guide designed to help MSPs prepare for the CPCS exam. This comprehensive resource covers exam topics, including credentialing and privileging; primary source verification; compliance with standards; and medical services operations. In addition, these topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, credentials verification organizations (CVOs), managed care organizations (MCOs), and ambulatory care settings. MSPs are able to access the full spectrum of information they will need to know for the CPCS exam in one organized guide. The CPCS Study Guide may be purchased as a value package with the NAMSS Comparison of Accreditation Standards.
NAMSS Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Study Guide
The NAMSS Medical Services Management (CPMSM) Study Guide is a printed reference guide designed to help medical services professionals prepare for the CPMSM exam. This comprehensive resource covers exam topics including credentialing and privileging; regulatory compliance; and managing departmental operations. In addition, these topics are reviewed from the perspective of a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, credentials verification organizations (CVOs), managed care organizations (MCOs), and ambulatory care settings. MSPs are able to access the full spectrum of information they will need to know for the CPMSM exam in one organized guide. The guide also includes a 100-question practice exam for assessing your knowledge of exam content.