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Professional Patient Advocates in Life Sciences / Sanford — PACT
Life-sciences advocacy certificate training
PPALS and Sanford offer PACT for life-sciences professionals and leaders of patient advocacy organizations. This is relevant to industry or organization-level advocacy careers. It serves a different goal from launching a private patient navigation business and is distinct from BCPA.
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- Audience
- Biopharma advocacy professionals and patient-organization leadership; not independent case advocates
- Geography & format
- US; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Credential
Patient Advocacy Certificate Training (PACT), a PPALS/Sanford curriculum for life-sciences professionals and patient-organization leadership. An optional capstone, reflection paper or case study leads to the provider’s certification; this is not BCPA.
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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