Principles of Practice Management Certificate

Understanding the main principles of medical practice management is essential for successful healthcare leaders. This online program provides a foundation of MGMA-ACMPE's core Body of Knowledge (BOK) domains, including Operations, Financial, Human Resources, and Risk and Compliance management. You’ll discover practical insights into process improvement, information technology and compliance with critical healthcare regulations. Designed for practice managers, this program equips you with the building blocks for developing effective policies, optimizing practice performance and navigating the industry’s evolving challenges.

By participating, you’ll gain industry-recognized skills through a certificate and credential (PPMC) approved by the American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE), boosting your credibility and marketability in the healthcare field.

What can you expect from this certificate?

1. Comprehensive curriculum:
   • Outline the principles of medical practice management
   • Break down the essential elements of general practice operations, revenue cycle management, data analytics and cybersecurity, among other important topics for healthcare executives
   • Examine additional educational opportunities for career growth as a medical practice manager
2. Flexible learning: Enjoy the convenience of self-paced study that fits your schedule. Course access is active for one year from purchase. 
3. Expert instruction: Gain insights from industry leaders who will guide you through the principles of practice management.
4. Continuing education credits: Successfully complete the program and pass the required exam to earn 12.5 ACMPE and CEU credits, enhancing your professional qualifications.
5. Digital credential: Completing the course and assessment will earn a digital badge of your achievement to add to all digital resumes and social networking platforms. 

Looking for further learning?

This online program is a great pathway to MGMA's other credential-bearing Certificates or Board Certification. 

Delivery method: Self-Paced Study
Learning level: Intermediate - Education that builds on a basic curriculum, designed to improve your ability to analyze and apply skills learned to a topic or knowledge area. 
Learning format: Traditional   
Prerequisites: A basic understanding of the topic or knowledge area.  
Advance preparation: None 
Duration: 12.5 hours
Claiming Credit: If you wish to claim continuing education credit and the certificate of completion, you must watch the recordings and pass the associated exam required by the accrediting organizations. 

• ACMPE, medical practice administrators in certification and Fellowship through ACMPE 
• CEU, generic continuing education credit 

For detailed continuing education credit information, click here.

Certificate courses are available for one full year from the purchase date, unless otherwise specified. Certificates purchased but not yet started will be eligible for a refund within 90 days from the date of purchase. Fees cannot be refunded once the program has been started or completed.

Contact the MGMA Service Center for cancellations or refunds: 
Toll-free: 877.275.6462, ext. 1888 
Email: service@mgma.com 

Complaint resolution policy 
Please contact the MGMA Service Center toll-free at 877.ASK.MGMA (275.6462) for issues or concerns with this program.