NAPGCM Membership Descriptions

Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM)
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. Primarily engaged in the direct practice, administration, or supervision of client-centered services to the elderly and their families. Has two years of supervised experience in the field of gerontology following the completion of the degree.

Non-degreed RNs and other individuals with a baccalaureate, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree, who 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 gerontology.

Professional Geriatric Care Manager/Fellow
Designation "Fellow of the Leadership Academy" recognizes those PGCMs who have demonstrated themselves to be advanced practitioners and experts in the field of geriatric care management. Criteria for inclusion: Master's or Ph.D. in any field with at least one degree held in a field related to care management; eight years of NAPGCM membership at the Care Manager Level; active participation at the National or Chapter levels.

Associate
A person who meets the criteria for membership in the Care Manager category, but does not currently hold one of the NAPGCM Board-Approved Certifications.

Affiliate
A person with an interest in care management including: educators and researchers; practicing, degreed care managers not yet meeting the supervision criteria; non-degreed care managers, with a minimum of high school diploma; individuals not in direct practice of care management, but have an interest in the field.

All members must comply with all relevant State and professional licensing and certification requirements.