The Successful Practice Manager
The Successful Practice Manager is a free online practice management course developed by the Cooperative of American Physicians (CAP) to help independent medical practices effectively manage their administrative and business operations.
Discover six self-paced modules covering the critical areas of practice management: Office Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Management, Credentialing and Contracting, Billing and Reimbursement, and Financial Management.
- Lead administrative tasks to support physicians in providing quality patient care
- Implement HR protocols to manage staffing, workplace culture, and payroll efficiently
- Handle coding, billing, and collections to ensure timely payments from patients and payers
- Assist with business planning, contract management, and credentialing processes
By completing just six self-paced training modules from the convenience of your home or practice, you’ll gain a solid understanding of the policies and procedures essential for maintaining a healthy bottom line and delivering excellent patient care.
PLUS, physicians can earn 4.5 continuing medical education (CME)* credits and practice administrators can earn 4.5 continuing education (CE)** credits and a $100 gift card upon program completion.†
Practice Administrators enroll for CE credit at: www.CAPphysicians.com/SPM
Physicians enroll for CME credit at: www.CAPphysicians.com/SPMCME
- Complete the required fields on the sign-up page to create your account on CAP’s online learning portal. If you have an existing account on CAP’s online learning portal, please log in before clicking the enrollment link.
- Once you have created an account, log in to your dashboard. The available course names will be displayed under the heading “Catalog.”
- Administrators, select the course titled “The Successful Practice Manager.” Physicians, select the course titled “The Successful Practice Manager – CME Version.”
- Click “Start” to begin. You can start and return anytime, but remember, the modules are in sequential order and cannot be viewed separately.
- Upon finishing the program, you will be able to download a copy of your certificate of completion and follow the process to receive your CE or CME credit.
For more information and for assistance with enrolling, email MyPractice@CAPphysicians.com or call 888-870-1885.
†Limit one/practice. Administrators only. Final test and survey must be completed.
*The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. is accredited by the California Medical Association (CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. designates this internet enduring activity for a maximum of 4.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
**This program is approved as a learning event for ACMPE continuing education hours. A cumulative total of 50 ACMPE continuing education credit hours is among the requirements for attaining the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential. To maintain CMPE or Fellow status, you must earn 50 hours of qualifying credit hours every three years.
Learn more about the ACMPE certification program at https://www.mgma.com/acmpe-continuing-education. One ACMPE credit is earned for every 60 minutes of educational content, rounded down to the nearest 0.25.
ACMPE Continuing Education
American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)
This program is approved as a learning event for ACMPE continuing education hours. A cumulative total of 50 ACMPE continuing education credit hours is among the requirements for attaining the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential. To maintain CMPE or Fellow status, you must earn 50 hours of qualifying credit hours every three years.
Learn more about the ACMPE certification program.
One ACMPE credit is earned for every 60 minutes of educational content, rounded down to the nearest 0.25.
MGMA members claiming ACMPE continuing education credit from a qualified education source must log their hours via the ACMPE tracking system. Hours from approved organizations will count towards the MGMA requirements, including towards the 12 MGMA live hours if in a live delivery format. If course entered are not calculating correctly, please contact acmpe@mgma.com.
Date of completion is to be the date the event was completed. For Session Source, please select CAP from the drop-down menu.