BOC Offers CDME Certification Opportunity at Medtrade Spring

OWINGS MILLS, Md.(Feb. 3, 2014)—In a joint effort to deliver a unique certification opportunity to Medtrade attendees, an introductory workshop for the Durable Medical Equipment Specialist (CDME) certification exam will be presented by the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) and The MED Group at Medtrade Spring in March 2014. Participants will also have the opportunity to sit for the CDME exam during the expo, which will run from March 10-12 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Workshop participants will discover the value of the CDME credential and how it can help them gain a competitive edge in a challenging industry climate. How to market the credential to patients, referral sources, and third party payers will also be discussed during the session. A representative from The MED Group will lead a comprehensive exam preparation course, followed by a self-assessment to gauge individual preparedness for the certification exam. The DME Specialist certification signifies a broad understanding of the durable medical equipment (DME) industry, including the intake process, product selection, dispensing and setup, documentation, billing, compliance and performance management. Earning the CDME credential demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of products like oxygen, transfer systems, enteral supplies and wound care. Trained and certified CDMEs, as these specialists are known, are highly valued in the DME industry and the certification assures patients and referral sources of professionalism and quality care. Medtrade Spring features a large expo floor filled with the leading home medical equipment manufacturers and their DME products. Thousands of durable medical equipment companies attend Medtrade to find everything from the basics to the latest innovations in mobility, respiratory, sleep, rehab and aids for daily living. BOC and MED Group will be among the market’s leading solution providers exhibiting at Medtrade. BOC President and CEO, Claudia Zacharias, MBA, CAE, said, “The DME Specialist Certification bridges our two major programs, individual certification and facility accreditation. It made sense to offer this valuable certification opportunity at Medtrade where so many skilled professionals are present. Our year-round certification testing model is yet another way BOC serves a growing marketplace where product demand continues to climb." “BOC continues to be recognized as an industry leader that offers year-round certification testing with instant scoring, award-winning customer service support, and unique certification for DME professionals. Internationally-respected organizations like the U.S. Veteran’s Administration, Nordstrom, and major insurance companies, partner with BOC, relying on our credentials as assurance of competence, professionalism, and safety.” Learn more at bocusa.org and cdme.org.