Medical Case Management
Professional Certificate
Tend to the Business of Patient Care
Strengthen your knowledge of healthcare systems, services, and resources so you can transition into a new role helping patients who require long-term, specialized care. Medical case managers are in demand in a variety of hospital settings, including acute care, home care, mental health care and ambulatory care.
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Est. Tuition $3,075
Learning Format Online
Duration 12-24 months *
* Duration times can vary talk to your student success coach for more information.Total Units 12 Units
Individuals who are:
- Registered Nurses (RNs) or other licensed healthcare workers
- Understand the function and rules of the case manager within the managed care industry
- Obtain the practical skills needed to assure that quality care is maintained or improved - despite pressures to reduce costs
- Understand the models, settings and varieties of case management
Prior to enrolling, please ensure that you meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be a Registered nurse, licensed vocational nurse, social worker or other licensed medical professional.
Professional Credit
- California Board of Registered Nursing continuing education credit (provider #11713)
- Qualified Professional Case Manager:
- Meets the education requirement for RNs to become QPCM-certified.
- Registration/ exam fees significantly discounted for program graduates.
The Commission for Case Management Certification administers the Certified Case Manager (CCM) designation.
Required Courses
In-Person
Online
Hybrid
Online with Live Sessions
Course Schedules are Subject to Change
Required (12 Units )
WinterSpringSummerFall
Effective Case Management: Connecting to Healthcare SystemsThis course examines the principles of managing client services and support needs while maintaining fiscal viability.
2 Units
Effective Case Management: Connecting to the CommunityFundamental principles and mechanics of effective case management.
2 Units
Introduction to Life Care Planning (LCP)A Life Care Plan (LCP) is a dynamic document that provides an organized, concise plan for current and future needs and associated costs for individuals who have experienced a catastrophic injury, or have chronic healthcare needs.
1 Units
Utilization Review and Quality Management in Health ServicesAs providers face increased pressure to reduce costs, they have found it essential to implement comprehensive utilization management programs.
2 Units
Medical EthicsImpact of ethics on clinical decision making, treatment choices and a patient's clinical outcome; the effective tools to help manage a variety of clinical situations, conflicts and cases; and life-and-death issues now being encountered in the increasingly complex health care system.
2 Units
Hospital-Based Case ManagementThis course explores the role of the hospital-based nurse case manager, and the nature of the tasks generally performed in this setting.
1 Units
Financial Coverage and Benefits Systems in Case ManagementCase managers promote quality and efficiency, while tracking outcomes that include both clinical and financial objectives.
2 Units