Workforce Development Toolkit: Commission for Case Manager Certification announces resources for employers to train, develop tomorrow's case managers
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Medical applications for nanotechnology, 3-D printing and gene therapy promise exciting possibilities for better health and longer life. But the more personal aspects of care improvement—such as care coordination and better transitions between settings—demand skilled, knowledgeable professionals, not technology. Today, the Commission for Case Manager Certification released a new toolkit designed to help organizations prepare the case manager workforce for what tomorrow will bring.
"The case manager's role as patient-centered guide and hub for the care team is more significant than ever," said Patrice Sminkey, the Commission's CEO. "The Commission recognizes the critical importance of workforce readiness for case managers to adapt and lead in this evolving landscape."
The Commission's Case Manager Role & Function Study ties the latest practice demands and knowledge requirements to the Certified Case Manager (CCM) credential. The Commission's focus on preparing and supporting the professional and board-certified case manager ensures the insight health care leadership needs for competency and readiness for the challenges that lie ahead, Sminkey said.
"Every day, case managers are problem solvers, addressing myriad human questions and conflicts," she said. "The need for effective, efficient case management is why these tools are critical, now. We know people prefer online learning for some professional development, and some prefer face-to-face opportunities. The Commission's Workforce Development Toolkit provides a range of learning channels to meet every need."
The Commission's Workforce Development Toolkit can be found online at http://ccmcertification.org/employers/workforce-development-toolkit. It includes four case manager-specific tools:
- Case Management Body of Knowledge®, the online resource for professional and board-certified case managers that includes 25 post-tests and currently 57 continuing education credits, with more to come;
- CCM Certification Workshops, two-day workshops that prepare case managers for the CCM exam;
- The CMLearning Network®, which features the latest intelligence from the top thought leaders in case management in free webinars, issue briefs and online resources; and
- The Commission's PACE™ directory, a free, searchable directory of pre-approved continuing education courses for case managers.
Case management requires personal judgment, wisdom and knowledge of professional ethics and conduct. Any professional development resource must be considered in the context of a commitment to professional conduct, Sminkey said.
"The Commission wrote the book on case manager ethical guidelines and advocates for professionalism aligning with the Case Manager Code of Professional Conduct," she said.
About the Commission for Case Manager Certification
The Commission for Case Manager Certification (the Commission) is the first and largest nationally accredited organization that certifies more than 35,000 professional case managers. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager certification with its CCM® credential. The Commission is positioned as the most active and prestigious certification organization supporting the practice of case management. For more information, visit www.ccmcertification.org, connect with the Commission on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @CCM_Cert.
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