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:

Kerryboy1,

I am glad you passed it. Now it is time to go back to the real life. :yeah:

Do you remember specifics on psychosocial questions? And what do you mean closer reflection?

thanks!

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tensgrrl,

I am really scared right now....

I keep reading and reading but nothing is sticking to my head

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you sound like you are saturated. Take a break and don't even think about the exam. When are you taking it?

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Its kind of a blur, but several questions on types of "interview" techniques & the end goal come to mind. Questions on how to motivate, and the process/stages of change (decision making- denial, staged of contemplation of change...)

The answer I changed, upon reflection, sounded obviously like one answer, but then was obviously, as I reviewed it, informed consent. A componet of the answer was, I think, "capability"; ie to understand, and/or willingness (to proceed?). Sorry to answer so obliquely, but refer back to my first line here. As I remember, I will post more. Also, my study guide (wisely) suggested breaks from studying (I took my dog for a long walk yesterday), and not studying for an hour prior to the test, to clear one's mind. It helped me!

Good luck, you will do fine. Its not as difficult as you think,a lot of common sense.

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hey tensgrrl,

I failed again, but thanks for the support. I will try to take it in August. They asked so many outcome management and variances questions and so regretfully, i did not study that chapter at all. Will try again

thanks guys!

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Oh I am so sorry! I don't recall any questions like that on my exam.

If you can, I took an on line course for CEU, from Prime called "Essentials of Case Management" look into that before you take it again in Aug.

Forget about things for a while and start fresh in a few months.

Good Luck

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i will take a week break and start studying again. i guess this time i need to give it another 3months of intense studying. i need to learn how to break down a question and see what clues it can give me. Would you mind sending me that link to the prime website?

thanks a lot!!

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Hi, here is the link:http://primeinc.org/essentials/

there is alot of material, but it is presented well and updated. You can also interface with the course instructor if you have questions.

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Hello all. I discovered this site the night before my exam on April 16, 2010. My background is home care and oncology nurse case manager. I studied off and on for a year for this test. I used the CCMC book, Essentials of case management and probably took the CD test several times. Although I gained some knowledge, it did not prepare me for the test very well. The test was much easier. For instance there were none of the answers like "1&2" or "3,4,5" or all or none of above. All of the answers on the test had four answers, easy to eliminate two right away. Most of the questions were psych/social common sense. I would know the basics of DRG's for hosp and care facilities, HIPAA rules, basic disability rules, basci work comp rules. I probably memorized every legal term, but not one question on this subject. I went through all of the questions and then reviewed them all. I took the full three hours to make sure I was thorough. Anyways, I passed. Glad it is over with and I worried about it way too much. So if I can pass it at 55 and have some test phobia, you all can pass it too. If you have any other questions, I will try to answer them. Joanne

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I am older than 55, but I have never had test phobia, which helps. Also, I work in Integrated Case Management,(Care Coordination at my workplace) and do many case reviews. Its good to know the types of case reviews-prospective,concurrent, & retro. Also, I am used to types of payers (good to know TPA's),also about Medicare/Medicaid, Tricare/Champus. Not too much detail on any; just good to know what they are. Also, Medicare payment time frames for hospitalization. There is not too much focus on any one thing; very broad based (as is Case Management itself). I used "Secrets of the CCM Exam" more than anything it helped me. I plan to sell my copy on Amazon, which is where I purchased it. I really learned a lot in my studies, about topics I don't deal with on a daily basis. I am going to take my condensed version of the material, which I typed myself (like class notes) to work with me, as an additional reference.

And, I found this site the very morning of which I took the test in the afternoon. Some good help & insight here. Good luck, all!:heartbeat

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Hello Everyone,

Does anyone have any study materials for sale?

Is anyone in NY planning to take the exam?

Are there any study groups?

Take Care. :)

Any help is appreciated.:pntlft:

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s8472,

I live in nyc and is planning to take the test in August. Lets do a study group together. Email me at [email protected]

talk to you soon!:yeah:

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