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Certification Page verified November 6, 2026
Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB)
Professional certification body
The organization that administers the Board Certified Patient Advocate credential. Start here for the candidate handbook, eligibility, ethics, exam information and renewal requirements. Training providers may prepare candidates, but PACB determines credential eligibility and award.
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- Audience
- Board Certified Patient Advocates and exam candidates across practice settings; direct credentialing partner
- Geography & format
- United States; credential also held internationally
- Credential
Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), awarded by PACB after eligibility approval and passing the certification examination. Applicants must meet the current education or equivalent-experience pathway and professional requirements; training-course completion alone is insufficient.
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- Financial navigation
- Review curriculum for claims, billing, insurance and assistance coverage. Confirm with provider.
- Program cost
- Unknown — confirm with provider
- Last checked
- Official page verified November 6, 2026