Academy of Allied Health Careers
Clinical Medical Assistant
Certificate Of Completion
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
16 Weeks
529 clock hours
App fee
$100
Tuition
$5,025 for the Program
Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist — CPCS
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The Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) is typically employed or contracted by a health care organization including, but not limited to, health plans, group practices, credentialing verification organizations or hospitals (health systems).
A CPCS is an integral part of a credentialing team and may be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies, participating in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures, governance bylaws, department rules and regulations, medical staff, organizational, and/or practitioner/provider policies, maintaining an accurate practitioner database, and collecting and analyzing verification information.
A CPCS is an integral part of a credentialing team and may be responsible for maintaining compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies, participating in the development and implementation of credentialing processes and procedures, governance bylaws, department rules and regulations, medical staff, organizational, and/or practitioner/provider policies, maintaining an accurate practitioner database, and collecting and analyzing verification information.
Certifying Organization
National Association Medical Staff Services
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Suggested because Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist applies to Medical Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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