“I pursued the AMRPA Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification because I wanted to show my commitment to inpatient rehabilitation. The certification has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of medical rehabilitation and in turn make more of a contribution to the field.”
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Is Certification Right for You?
The Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification (MRMC) is intended for current medical rehabilitation managers as well as clinicians who want to advance their careers by moving into management roles. This includes rehabilitation managers and clinical leaders such as nurse supervisors, nurse leaders, neuro team leaders, therapy team leaders, and more. Review the eligibility requirements below and refer to the MRMC Candidate Handbook for a complete overview of the program policies and procedures.Â
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Be Among the First 50 Applicants & Save $100
AMRPA thanks our generous Diamond Partner, Bioventus, for sponsoring the first 50 exam applicants with a $100 discount on application fees. Apply now and take advantage of this special offer. Use code: MRMC100OFF
Fees
AMRPA Member –Â $395Â Â Now $295
Non-member –Â $495Â Now $395
Applications will not be reviewed until after payment is received. The exam fee is included with your application fee. Multi-candidate discounts are also available.Â
Important Dates and Deadlines
- Spring application window: March – April
- Spring testing window: April – May
- Fall application window: October – November
- Fall testing window: November – December
Multiple Candidate Discount
AMRPA is also offering a Multiple Candidate Discount to hospitals and units paying for multiple applicants. For more information, please contact Melanie Hein at [email protected].
- 2-4 candidates – 10% discount
- 5-9 candidates – 15% discount
- 10+ candidates – 20% discount
Retesting Fees
Candidates will be allowed one retake attempt.* There is a retesting fee of $70, charged by Examity® to cover the cost of the proctored exam, payable upon scheduling of the retake attempt.- AMRPA Member – $70
- Non-member – $70
Eligibility Requirements
The following information will need to be entered or uploaded when completing the application.
Education
Applicants must enter the institution name, completion date, major, and upload a diploma or transcript showing an Associate’s Degree or higher in a rehabilitation-related field (e.g., Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Alternative Therapies, Case Management, Public Health) or a related business discipline.
Professional Work Experience
​Applicants must provide the employer’s name, supervisor or HR contact, and email address to demonstrate the required work experience: One year in a rehabilitation setting and one year in a supervisory position with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher, or three years in a rehabilitation setting and two years in a supervisory position with an Associate’s Degree.
Professional References
Applicants are required to have two (2) professional reference forms completed; Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- One (1) professional reference from a supervisor.
- One (1) professional reference from a colleague.
- Professional reference forms must be completed in advance and uploaded in the application system.Â
Please allow up to two weeks for your application to be approved. Upon approval, candidates will be provided instructions to schedule their online proctored certification exam.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted during the application windows posted by AMRPA. Feel free to save your progress and return to complete your application at your convenience. Please note that your application will not be reviewed until payment is received. Thank you for your interest and good luck with your submission!
Mario Rodriguez, MPT, PT
Director of Rehabilitation (Therapy) Services, San Joaquin Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, Vibra Healthcare
“We see so many levels of leadership above that have direction for rehab but don’t know anything about the field. What a great opportunity for those people to whom rehab reports to actually gain a working knowledge!”
Jane Snecinski
Post Acute Advisors
“This was definitely something that helped as far of future of rehab, future audits and more, so we feel so much more prepared.”
Ammon Coray
Clinical Lead, Utah Valley Regional Medical Center Rehab
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