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Chronic Care Professional (CCP) Certification

Lifestyle choices and chronic conditions are now the biggest threats to public health and sustainable health care costs. CCP prepares the interdisciplinary health care team—and wellness, disease management and chronic care specialists—for the new environment. In the U.S., with 75% of all health care costs due to chronic disease and an estimated 85% of avoidable costs due to health behaviors, government and employer purchasers are changing how providers are measured and reimbursed to encourage change. Chronic care improvement also lies at the heart of new models such as the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) and the accountable care organization (ACO). Their success will be determined by their effectiveness routinely delivering recommended medical care—and applying evidence-based steps for patient engagement, lifestyle management, treatment adherence and decision and self-care support.  

Purchase the CCP 5.0 Manual 

Purchase the CCP Manual (5.0). The CCP Manual is available for purchase for $249.95 (shipping included). If purchaser enrolls in CCP within 30 days of purchase he or she is eligible for a 25% ($349) reduction on the tuition fee (Enter code MAN25). CCP enrolled or certified professionals may purchase the manual for $149.95 (Enter code CCPC). Purchase now

An Award-Winning, Nationally Recognized Program

Since 2004, CCP has been used in state and regional pilots, telephonic and face-to-face wellness, disease management and care management programs (including 25+ BCBS affiliates), military health services, and care settings from primary care to long-term care. During this time, CCP has been recognized by the wellness, disease/care management industry association (the Care Continuum Alliance), the Case Management Society of American (CMSA),  the National Association of Disease Management & Wellness Professionals (NADMWP), top ten U.S. PCMH Collaboratives, along with state units from the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services, to the Montana Department of Health & Human Services.  

CCP 5.0: Revised and Updated Learning Model for 2013

CCP 5.0 includes the definitive manual for health coaching across the care continuum—with medical care guidelines and shared decision-making tools for 30 chronic conditions. Each module is accompanied by interactive online learning activities to build new skills in four core competencies: 1.) Population Health Improvement, 2.) Chronic Conditions, 3.) Lifestyle Management, and 4.) Health Coaching. Health coaching scripts, audio and video samples help the learner practice MI communication skills, spot MI consistent (MIC) and MI Inconsistent (MIIN) approaches, change closed to open assessment questions, among other topics. The 2012 Miller and Rollnick's health coaching framework is used as a step-by-step health coaching guide (MI remains the only validated approach to health coaching, linked with better patient outcomes in 300+ clinical trials). In CCP 5.0, participants can tailor their learning experience by choosing expert presentations aligned with their role on the team and interests—each delivered by an expert faculty contributor—from Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Harvard, Johns Hopkins, among others.  What is the CCP tuition fee and what is included? >

Register Online for HealthSciences Institutes Chronic Care Professional (CCP) Program   HealthSciences Institutes Chronic Care Professional Certification (CCP)
   
Chronic Care Professional CCP Eligibility CCP Eligibility
Teamwork is key to better chronic care. As such, the CCP program is designed for all clinical and nonclinical members of the health care team. CCP offers a shared practice platform across specialities and care settings. CCP is focused on one goal: Better patient-level results. CCP Eligibility >
   
Chronic Care Professional CCP for Professionals CCP for Professionals
Demand is growing for practitioners skilled in lifestyle management, disease management and care management health coaching. While CCP is a foundation for the entire health care team, for health coaching specialists, CCP is the first step in a Health Coaching Career Ladder that includes advanced training in MI-based health coaching, which like CCP, has been developed and evaluated by trained and credentialed experts. Why do More Professionals & Organizations Choose CCP?
    
Chronic Care Professional CCP for Teams and Organizations CCP for Teams & Organizations
As in medical care, the best health coaching outcomes are achieved when practitioners routinely apply interventions proven to work—approaches which have been tested in real world clinical trials conducted by experts in the field peer-reviewed. As with medical care, poor outcomes in wellness, disease management or chronic care programs can often be attributed to gaps in proficiency and/or adherence of staff to brief, highly effective chronic care and health behavior change steps. CCP for Organizations >
   
Chronic Care Professional CCP Core Curriculum

CCP Curriculum, Components and Steps 
CCP is an advanced learning program founded on the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine and the World Health Organizations for a 21st Century health care workforce, CCP 5.0 reflects over 500 clinical studies and publications; HealthSciences Institute faculty contributions; evaluation data from CCP pilots, and feedback from hundreds of health care organizations and thousands of participants. CCP Curriculum, Components and Steps >

Chronic Care Professional CCP Certification Examination CCP Certification Exam
Professionals seeking CCP certification must complete an online examination containing 100 multiple choice questions within five-hours. A score of 70 or better is required and two attempts are allowed. The exam must be completed within one year of registration. There are no exam centers or extra fees with CCP. CCP Certification Exam >
   
Chronic Care Professional CCP Tuition Fees CCP Benefits and Tuition Fees
The all-in-one $1,395 CCP tuition includes the 40-hour CCP program: 350 page color manual, online skill-building exercises, expert skill-building sessions (updated monthly) and exam. As a bonus, learners can access the classic six-hour Miller and Rollnick MI Video Training Series. Military and association tuition reductions are available, as well as organization rates, making CCP a more affordable, best practice solution for onboarding new staff—compared to inhouse programs. CCP Tuition >
   
Chronic Care Professional Continuing Education Approval Continuing Education (CE) Certificate
A CE certificate is provided upon completion of the examination. While all professionals may submit this certificate for continuing education requirements, CCP is preapproved for 40 hours for nurses, case managers and physicians. Continuing Education (CE) Approval >
   
Chronic Care Professional MI Skill-Building Video National Health Coach Registry Listing 
CCPs are eligible for free listing in the National Health Coach Registry used to verify  certification status for current or prospective employers, responding to patient or customer inquiries, or, providing contact information updates. Registered Health Coach >
   
Chronic Care Professional Monthly Continuing Education CE Events Monthly CE Events
CCP includes free access to archives and materials from monthly PartnersinImprovement webinars for CCP enrolled or certified—CCP keeps staff updated in the latest best practices. Monthly CE Events >
   
Chronic Care Professional CCP Registration CCP Registration
Registering for CCP is easy. Simply complete the secure online form and submit payment by check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover. A PDF registration form may also be printed out and sent by fax or mail. CCP Registration >
   
Chronic Care Professional CCP Recertification CCP Recertification
CCP is valid for three years, 15 CE hours are required for renewal. HealthSciences provides 100% of CE required for renewal FREE via Archived Monthly Skill-Building Webinars > featuring thought leaders from some of the nation's top health care organizations. CCP Recertification >