{"id":1583,"date":"2026-02-20T09:42:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:42:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/cps\/?page_id=1583"},"modified":"2026-03-13T14:42:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T18:42:40","slug":"certified-medical-office-manager-cmom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/cps\/certified-medical-office-manager-cmom\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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UMW\u2019s Continuing and Professional Studies Department is launching the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) course to empower healthcare professionals in the Fredericksburg region and surrounding areas with the skills needed to enhance medical office operations and advance their careers.<\/p>\n

About the Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) Course<\/h2>\n

The Certified Medical Office Manager (CMOM) course teaches the essential knowledge and competency standards for professional medical office management and administration. The competencies reflect the successful management of professional staff in settings where goals are technical, customer\u2011service oriented, compliant with government regulations, and financially accountable to a cost\u2011margin model.<\/span> There are five modules offered in 24 hours of instruction:<\/p>\n

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  1. Managing a medical office practice<\/li>\n
  2. Acquiring skills for personnel management when you are not in charge<\/li>\n
  3. Understanding the financial models for success and sustainability<\/li>\n
  4. Meeting compliance standards of the government programs and medical practice<\/li>\n
  5. Payment models for insurance, contracts, managed care, and doctor credentialing<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    At the completion of the course, there is an online exam to obtain the certification.
    \nThere are 100 questions about the professional practice competencies, with a maximum time of three hours.\u00a0You must obtain an aggregate score of 70% to meet the minimum standards, pass the exam, and obtain the certification.<\/p>\n

    Requirements:<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0This curriculum is ideal for medical office managers looking to expand their skills and current role, administrative professionals in healthcare seeking leadership roles, and individuals interested in managing a medical office. Candidates for CMOM certification should have a minimum of one year of medical office experience.<\/p>\n

    This course is offered in partnership with the Practice Management Institute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Event Details<\/h2>\n