WHO SHOULD TAKE THE
CERTIFICATION EXAM

The Health Care Quality and Management (HCQM) Board Certification is intended for all physicians, nurses and other health care professionals striving for both personal and professional enrichment. HCQM Board Certification is recommended for individuals dedicated to the principles of quality improvement, utilization management, managed care, risk management, case management and workers' compensation.

BENEFITS OF CERTIFICATION:

• Expands skills and knowledge to manage in today's complex and increasingly litigious health care environment
• Reflects commitment to the HCQM profession
• Demonstrates personal achievement
• Enhances professional credentials
• Improves career opportunities and increases potential income

Certification as an active Diplomate entitles you to numerous membership benefits, including discounted tuition for ABQAURP's accredited continuing education seminars and courses. These seminars are intended to enhance your ability to successfully compete in today's complex, constantly changing, health care environment. In addition, Diplomates receive the ABQAURP-sponsored magazine Patient Safety and Quality Healthcare. This magazine addresses medical and legal issues focusing on ethics, compliance, clinical resource management, case management, risk management and patient safety. Additionally, Diplomates are listed in ABQAURP's online member directory. Diplomates can also take advantage of networking opportunities at continuing education conferences and receive career placement assistance through
ABQAURP's Career Center.