Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O)
Credential: Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O)
Credentialing Agency: Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The Board of Medical Specialty Coding and Compliance (BMSC), Home Care Clinical Specialist – OASIS (HCS-O) certification is held by clinicians who demonstrate clinical skills and judgment necessary to assess a patient’s condition correctly. HCS-O credential holders include Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists, Coding Specialists, Billing Specialists, Compliance Directors, Quality Assurance Directors, Administrators, and Agency Directors. Candidates must have, at a minimum, a high school diploma or have an equivalent background. A two-year degree is highly recommended and at least two years of on-the-job experience in home care assessment and OASIS application or quality assurance related to OASIS comprehensive assessments. Candidates should have a working knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology in order to comprehend and apply clinical information. All candidates must pass a written examination.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years recommended
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC)
9737 Washingtonian Blvd., Suite 200
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Phone: (800) 897-4509
Fax: (301) 287-2535
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Eligibility REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have at a minimum, a high school diploma or have an equivalent background.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) credential has the following other requirements:
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BMSC recommends that candidates have at least a two-year degree before pursuing the HCS-O Certification.
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BMSC recommends that candidates have at least two years of on-the-job experience in home care assessment and OASIS application or quality assurance related to OASIS comprehensive assessments.
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Candidates should have a working knowledge of medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology in order to comprehend and apply clinical information.
- Candidates must agree to abide by the BMSC Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct included in the Candidate Handbook.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O) examination:
RECERTIFICATION
Home Care Clinical Specialist - OASIS (HCS-O)
Renewal Period: 1 year