Board Certification

So, you have taken the first step and decided you want to be a board-certified case manager. Great! Next question is, who do you want to be certified by? CCMC! Our credential, the CCM®, was the first case management credential in the industry, launching the inaugural CCM exam in 1992.

In order, to earn the CCM designation, you must first apply to take the CCM exam. You’re probably asking yourself, “Am I eligible to apply?”

So you made the commitment, you are a professional case manager.  Perhaps you have studied, prepped and sat for the CCM® exam and now you have passed—you are a CCM. Your hard work and commitment to case management is something you can proudly display after your name. Your employer, colleagues and clients recognize you as a leader. In the words of Michael Buble, “this old world is a new world, and a bold world for me.” Now what?

So you made the commitment, you are a professional case manager.  Perhaps you have studied, prepped and sat for the CCM® exam and now you have passed—you are a CCM. Your hard work and commitment to case management is something you can proudly display after your name. Your employer, colleagues and clients recognize you as a leader. In the words of Michael Buble, “this old world is a new world, and a bold world for me.” Now what?

Nearly 50,000 case managers have earned the CCM credential since the Commission’s in 1992. The CCM exam is administered three times a year: April, August and December and consists of a series of 180 multiple choice questions - comprised of six major domains and fifty-nine sub-domains. The CCM exam is administered at testing centers around the globe and preliminary results are available at the completion of the exam.

Our CCM®s told the Commission they wanted CECs¬—and we heard them! The Commission has a pre-approval process for continuing education (CE) programs that will meet the requirements for our board-certified case managers called PACE. Organizations that provide CE are encouraged to seek pre-approval of their programs, which signifies to all our board-certified case managers that the programs are approved to use toward meeting the requirements of their certification renewal. 

Did you know that case management Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who volunteer for the Commission for Case Manager Certification® (the Commission) directly impact your CCM credential?

Obtaining a professional certification is a personal accomplishment that allows for both professional growth and development.  Professional certification demonstrates a commitment to your field of practice and demonstrates your expertise – setting you apart from the crowd.  In addition, it shows that you remain current by validating your skills and knowledge on a regular basis.