PCMI Care Management Accreditation Program FAQ's

How many credits do I need to become certified?

Twenty (20) credits – off those twelve (12) credits must be core courses.

What is a credit worth?

One (1) credit is defined as a minimum of 4 hours of instructional time in a PCMI approved course.

What is a "core" course?

Core courses are the crucial courses needed for accreditation. They are the courses that are determined by PCMI Accreditation Committee to be the most important courses in building a solid foundation as a care management professional. Examples of core courses are found in the PCMI Care Management Accreditation Program Policies & Guidelines.

How many course completion projects do I need to become certified?

Four approved course completion projects are necessary to become certified. You can choose which projects you want to complete, as long as you complete four. You do not have to complete more than four. All of these projects must be e-mailed to PCMI at: info@P-C-M-I.org. Projects must be submitted in 30 days from the date of training. If you do not complete the project in 30 days, a letter requesting a due date extension should be submitted to PCMI. Extensions are granted at the discretion of the Accreditation Committee or PCMI Executive Director. The training does not need to be repeated to request an extension.

What does "approved" mean?

Each project submitted must be reviewed by PCMI personnel before it can be approved. If a project is not approved it will be returned and it may be resubmitted again with changes.

How do I maintain my certification?

To maintain certification individuals must complete three (3) PCMI approved credits every two (2) years. The date beginning the two-year cycle is the date on which certification was awarded to the individual. The date can be found on the actual certificate.

What happens if I do not attend additional courses after I receive my certificate?

Failure to do so will result in the CCM being nullified. In the event that a Certified Care Manager is unable to meet the requirements for maintaining certification, he or she can request in writing to have the opportunity to re-activate. Re-activation will be at the discretion of the Accreditation Committee and reviewed on an individual basis.

How am I to know when I need to attend a course to maintain my certification?

This is your responsibility. Your certificate provides the date to base your two-year maintenance cycle. For example, if you were awarded the CCM on 1/1/2001 (the date is found on the certificate), you will need to complete three credits before 1/2/2003.

Where can I get additional information about PCMI’s Care Management Accreditation Program?

You can contact PCMI directly at, 610-275-8980, or you can visit PCMI’s website at, www.P-C-M-I.org. The PCMI Care Management Accreditation Program Policies & Guidelines are available there for downloading.