CCM EXam, Questions and Tips

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:confused: I'm going to be taking the CCM Exam for the first time this Fall, and would like to hear from those who have taken it; i.e. what study materials (if any), did you find useful, and which areas of the test were the hardest? Thanks!:wink2:
Specializes in Oncology, ICU.

Passed in 08-2015, used Core Curriculum and CM Made Easy books as well as DataChem test prep which I have for sale on ebay:

Case Manager Certification Exam Test Prep CD from Datachem | eBay

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Anyone have the Data Chem disc they are wanting to sell?

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I passed the CCM exam in December 2015. I prepared using the CCM Certification Made Easy book. Cumulatively, I probably spent about 2 days studying. This included taking the official practice test the night before. I mostly reviewed the rehab, utilization review, and insurance information as these were the areas I was least familiar with. Overall, I felt the test was straightforward and designed to measure the basics that one would already know from nursing education and working as a case manager. (I have been an RN for 3 years and worked as a community health case manager for 2 years). There were a few questions that I don't think I would have known if I hadn't also had an educational background in public health, but mostly everything else was straightforward. Best wishes to those preparing to take the test!

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Specializes in LTC.

does anyone have study guides, resources etc they would want to sell?

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Does anyone have a datachem study cd for ccm?

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I've worked both clinic and insurance case management. Clinic case management is more hands on and collaboration with providers. Must easier to get the real story on the patients/ members. Insurance is more working on gaps in care that drive up cost of healthcare. I loved both positions!

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I just took the CCM. Passed. I thought it was pretty easy actually. The only thing I studied was CCM Exams Secret Study Guide. For a very short book with only 150 practice test questions, this book was spot on. e.g. there were 2 questions on a legal word I had never even seen before reading this book. I have been a case manager in various ways for nearly 20 years and had resisted certification because of the expense and basically I think it is a bit of joke. And I still do. Any employer who thinks this test proves somebody is a real case manager hasn't a clue.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Hospice, Palliative Care.

Hi Everyone! I will take the CCM Exam on August. I am wondering if anyone wants to sell their Data Chem CD? Also, any current study tips or advice on preparing for the exam will be very much appreciated!

God Bless!

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Hospice, Palliative Care.

Hi Danka2013! I just received word that I am qualified to sit for the exam. If you have questions- call their customer service number on their website. They are very helpful. I called them three times for application questions.

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Doesn't it matter where you work? At one of my skilled facilities, we had a Case Manager who was a social worker. He became certified although I'm not sure by whom but he didn't follow the patient through the continuum...just from admission to discharge in the nursing home.

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