About
The National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) is a nonprofit organization that has provided the premier certification for Care Managers since 1995. Care Managers are health and human services professionals who support clients through a person-centered, culturally responsive process of assessment, planning, coordination, monitoring, and advocacy. NACCM ensures that Certified Care Managers (CMCs) meet rigorous education, experience, and examination standards that reflect the full scope of care management, which addresses the biopsychosocial-holistic needs of individuals and their support systems. Certification is renewed every three years, requiring continuing education to ensure CMCs maintain the highest professional standards.
NACCM Mission
The mission of the National Academy of Certified Care Managers (NACCM) is to support a high level of competence in the practice of care management through the administration of the Care Manager Certified (CMC) certification and recertification program.
Statement of Purpose
NACCM endorses the voluntary certification by examination for all individuals practicing care management. Certification helps to protect consumers by ensuring the competence of an individual in a specialized area of practice. CMC certification is highly valued and provides formal recognition in the profession of care management.
Scope
CMC certification promotes the delivery of safe and effective care management services in any practice setting, by:
- Establishing standards of experience and knowledge required for the competent, ethical practice of care management.
- Formally recognizing those individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and pass the validated and standardized Care Manager Certification Examination.
- Encouraging ongoing professional education and training of individuals engaged in care management.
- Educating allied health professionals, employers, and consumers to help them make informed decisions when evaluating the skills and qualifications of a care manager.