Healthcare Management Certification

Healthcare Management ­— Certification

Employers prefer to hire candidates who have completed a formal training program at an accredited college or university. They also like job candidates and employees who have earned credentials from professional associations to show they are a specialist in their field.

How to earn your certification

The Herzing University Online Healthcare Management programs help prepare graduates with the knowledge and educational coursework required to sit for the following exams:

Professional Association of Healthcare Office Management (PAHCOM)

• CMMCertified Medical Manager

Candidates for this exam must have a minimum of 12 college credits relating to healthcare or business management and three years of experience in the healthcare field in order to sit for the exam.

American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management (AAHAM)

• CPAMCertified Patient Account Manager (hospital-based)
• CCAMCertified Clinic Account Manager (physician-based)

Candidates must have a minimum of either four years of healthcare experience, or two years of healthcare experience and a two-year college or university associates degree. Please note: the Associate of Science in Medical Office Administration degree is required to fulfill the minimum education requirement for the CPAM or CCAM exams.

• CPATCertified Patient Account Technician (hospital-based)
• CCATCertified Patient Account Technician (physician-based)
• CCTCertified Compliance Technician

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Learn more about a career in Healthcare Management by speaking with one of our Admissions Advisors toll free at 1-866-771-0605 x832. We are happy to provide you with further information about career opportunities and the online Healthcare Management programs so you can determine which one is right for you.
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