PACS Documentation & Policy
Policies & requirements for becoming a prior authorization certified specialist
Recommended
95% rate PACS good to excellent
Accredited
PACS is accredited by IACET/ANSI
100% online
Learn at your own pace fully online
10-12 hours
Time needed to complete the PACS program
Credential
Earn a prestigious PACS credential
The Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS®) Program
The Prior Authorization Certified Specialist (PACS) program is the first and only accredited certification for prior authorizations, access, and reimbursement in the world.
PACS certification requirements
Successfully complete all modules in the training program.
Those individuals looking to achieve certification, must complete a final exam.
For individuals who wish to obtain a certificate of completion, an exam is NOT required.
Requirements for renewing your PACS® certification:
The PACS credential is valid for one (1) year. To keep your certification active, there are two paths:
Recertification Option 1 : Completing ten (10) hours of continuing education modules provided by the ACMA and successful quiz completion of each module
Recertification Option 2 : Retaking and passing the exam
Additionally, an annual attestation is required for either of the above paths.
The cost for recertification is $599 USD.
The PACS program provides IACET CEUs
IACET Statement of Accreditation
The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
IACET CEU Credit Statement
As an IACET Accredited Provider, the Accreditation Council for Affairs offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. The Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs is authorized by IACET to offer 1.2 CEUs for the PACS program. Note: All target audience members are eligible for continuing education credit upon successful completion of this program. This program does not issue certificates of attendance and does not award partial Joint Accreditation (JA) or IACET CEU continuing education credit certificates for partial completion.