Membership Categories

FELLOW CERTIFIED GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER
Includes voting members currently practicing in care management. Members of this category must meet the following prerequisites:
   
A. Education and Experience

  1. Holds a Master's or Ph.D. with at least one degree held in a field related to care management, i.e. counseling, nursing, mental health, social work, psychology or gerontology; AND
  2. Eight (8) years of NAPGCM membership at the CGCM (or equivalent) level; AND
  3. Meets criteria, based on National and Chapter participation, for inclusion in the NAPGCM Leadership Academy; AND                                                            
B. Certification
  1. Holds a current certificate in one of the NAPGCM-approved certifications.

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CERTIFIED GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER (CGCM)
Includes voting members currently practicing care management. Members of this category must meet the following prerequisites:

A. Education and Experience
  1. A person who holds a Baccalaureate, Master's or Ph.D. degree with at least one degree held in a field related to care management, i.e. counseling, nursing, mental health, social work, psychology or gerontology;
    --is primarily engaged in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and
    --has two years of supervised experience in the field of care management following the completion of the degree. OR
  2. Non-degreed RNs and other individuals with a Baccalaureate, Masters or Ph.D. degree;
    --are primarily engaged in the direct practice, administration or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families; and
    --have three years supervised experience in the field of care management.  AND
B. Certification
  1. Holds a current certificate in one of the NAPGCM-approved certifications.

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ASSOCIATE GERIATRIC CARE MANAGER
A non-voting member who meets the criteria for membership in the Certified Geriatric Care Manager category, but does not currently hold one of the NAPGCM-Approved Certifications.

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EMERITUS MEMBER
A non-voting member who is retired from the active practice of Care Management and has been an NAPGCM member in good standing at the Certified Geriatric Care Manager (or its equivalent) level for a minimum of five (5) years.

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PROVISIONAL MEMBER
A non-voting member who meets the educational criteria for membership in the Certified Geriatric Care Manager category, but does not have the required 2- or 3-years of experience and does not hold one of the NAPGCM-Approved Certifications.

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STUDENT MEMBER
A non-voting member who is presently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program for the purpose of becoming a Certified Geriatric Care Manager.  The student shall not be employed as a full-time care manager.

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AFFILIATE
A non-voting industry supporter of NAPGCM who is not in the direct practice of care management, but has an interest in the field, including elder law attorneys, physicians, educators, researchers, employees of home health agencies, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, manufacturers or distributors of durable medical equipment or other products or services related to the care of elders. Membership may include up to three company representatives.

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Tucson, AZ 85741-2198
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