AAPACN RAC-CTA Certification Workshop
Date/Time
Date(s) - 03/04/24 - 03/06/24
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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For the MDS professionals looking to take their experience to a higher level, AAPACN’s Resident Assessment Coordinator – Certified Advanced (RAC-CTA®) education program and certification provides advanced principles of clinical reimbursement, Medicare program compliance and integrity, RAI/MDS program integrity, leadership, ethical practice, managing medical review, accurate ICD-10 diagnosis coding, advanced strategies for payment oversight, and improving a facility’s quality measurement in all CMS quality programs. AAPACN serves the public interest by developing, administering, and reviewing a certification process that reflects current standards of competent. Whereas the fundamental concept of the RAI/MDS process is to promote quality of care and quality of life for residents in skilled nursing facilities, the goal of RAC-CT certification and education is to establish that nurses have the knowledge and skills necessary to demonstrate competence in this area. By achieving the RAC-CTA certification, you will demonstrate an advanced insight and expertise in these areas.
This workshop covers the following content from the RAC-CTA curriculum:
- Original Part A Program Requirements
- Documentation Requirements
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- Managing the Patient-Driven Payment
- Beneficiary Notices
- Consolidated Billing
- Medicare Part B Therapy
- Medical Reviews and Oversight
- Federal Quality Initiatives
- Leadership and Management of Clinical Reimbursement
Course Completion
Your workshop registration includes access to the 10 RAC-CTA certification exams. To earn the credential, you must pass the final exams with a score of 80% or higher. You will have one year from the date of the workshop before your courses and exams expire.
Accreditation Statement
American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing (AAPACN) is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Continuing Education Hours
The RAC-CTA certification workshop is approved for 22.5 CEs.
California Only Statement: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Provider #16860, for 22.5 Contact Hours.
Workshop Pricing
To receive the member price, please visit www.AAPACN.org/Membership. AAPACN membership is not a requirement to register for, or attend, this educational activity.
- Member Rate: $814
- Non-Member Rate: $1,020
- AAPACN Membership + Workshop: $977
Cancellation Policy
AAPACN and the Training Partner are not responsible for any fees incurred due to cancellations or postponements. Attendee cancellations must be submitted in writing via email to workshops@AAPACN.org. Registrants who are unable to attend may send a substitute in their place. Cancellations received more than 30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund. Cancellations received 14-30 business days prior to the start date of the workshop will receive a full refund, minus a $250 processing fee paid to Training Partner. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 13 business days prior to the start date of the workshop except for emergencies or a visit from State Surveyors. No refunds will be issued for cancelations due to weather if the workshop itself is not cancelled.
