Career Details

Hospice Medical Director Certified

Description

The Certified Hospice Medical Director examination assesses additional expertise in the unique competencies to perform the role of a hospice medical director, such as regulatory, administrative, legal, ethical competencies, and clinical skills appropriate for hospice patients.

Certifying Organization

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Details

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? 8 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Certified Independent Medical Examiner

Certifying Organization

American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

Type

C - Specialty

Certificate name

Medical Review Officer Certification

Certifying Organization

American Association of Medical Review Officers

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A - Core

Certificate name

Associate - Infection Prevention and Control

Certifying Organization

Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.

Type

A - Core

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