What is required to work within the BCPA credential?

• A. Work within the BCPA credential and obtain continuing education credits, as required.
• B. Practice without ongoing education.
• C. CE credits are optional.
• D. Credentials are not required.

Answer: (A)

Maintaining a BCPA credential requires ongoing engagement under the credential and completing continuing education credits as required. The certifying body expects you to practice with the credential and refresh your knowledge regularly through CE activities to stay current on patient advocacy ethics, privacy laws, healthcare regulations, and best practices in care coordination. CE credits are part of the renewal process and demonstrate ongoing competence; they ensure you keep up with evolving standards in the field. If you don’t meet these CE requirements or let the credential lapse, you lose the right to use the BCPA title until you renew. This is why the best answer emphasizes both working within the credential and obtaining continuing education credits as required.