Case management is not a one-size-fits-all profession. Whether you are just beginning your journey, expanding your clinical and strategic skill set, or leading change across systems of care, your educational needs evolve over time. At CMSA, our education is intentionally designed to meet case managers where they are—and help them grow confidently into what comes next. 

Building Strong Foundations: Education for New and Emerging Case Managers 

For professionals new to case management—or those transitioning into the role—CMSA’s Novice Pathways courses provide a critical starting point. This education introduces the fundamentals of case management practice, care coordination, and transitions of care while reinforcing the role of case managers across settings and systems. 

Designed for novice case managers, students, and healthcare professionals new to the discipline, Novice Pathways helps build confidence, establish shared language, and create a strong foundation for long-term professional growth. 

Advancing Practice: Integrated Case Management Training 

As case managers deepen their expertise, CMSA’s Integrated Case Management (ICM) Training offers an opportunity to move from foundational knowledge to advanced, applied practice. Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 ICM Training, a comprehensive live, instructor-led virtual program based on the Integrated Case Management Manual (2nd Edition). 

ICM equips participants with strategies to engage clients, stratify risk, and develop integrated care plans that address both physical and behavioral health needs. Through a combination of self-study and interactive virtual sessions—including communication exercises, role-play, and case study evaluation—participants gain practical skills that can be immediately applied to complex patient populations. The program supports case managers across practice settings and experience levels while offering 28.5 RN, SW, and CCM continuing education credits. 

Expanding Perspective: Education at the CMSA Annual Conference & Expo 

For case managers seeking both depth and breadth, the CMSA Annual Conference & Expo offers education designed to reflect the diversity of practice settings, roles, and experience levels across the profession. Conference sessions are intentionally developed to ignite conversation, inspire innovation, and deliver actionable strategies that support both individual practice and system-level improvement. 
Educational sessions span a wide range of topic areas—from ambulatory case management and health equity to leadership, technology, behavioral health, and value-based reimbursement—and are clearly identified by Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, and Universal experience levels. This allows attendees to tailor their learning experience while also exploring new perspectives and areas of growth. Continuing education credits are available for RN, SW, CCM (including Ethics), CDMS (including Ethics), CRC (including Ethics), CNLCP, and CPQH. 

A Professional Partner for the Entire Journey 

From first steps into case management to advanced practice and leadership, CMSA’s education is built to support the full professional journey. Through foundational courses, advanced training, and immersive conference learning, CMSA remains a trusted partner—helping case managers grow their skills, expand their impact, and stay connected to a profession that continues to evolve. 

Ready to strengthen your case management expertise? This on-demand course dives into the CMSA standards, guiding principles, and practical applications across diverse settings. Gain confidence in care coordination and client advocacy. Earn 2.5 CE hours for RN, CCM, and SW while advancing your skills.

Learn more here!

Elevate Your Case Management Skills

CMSA’s Integrated Case Management Training delivers advanced, practical strategies to strengthen your impact and improve client outcomes.

Why Attend?

• Prioritize client needs through effective risk stratification
• Enhance client engagement and adherence
• Develop comprehensive care plans that improve outcomes and reduce costs

When: April 27–29
Format: Live, interactive virtual training led by expert instructors

What Participants Say:
“Immediately applicable and easy to understand.”
“Extremely helpful for identifying high-risk clients.”

Registration is now open—join peers from across the continuum of care and invest in your professional growth: https://cmsa.org/integrated-case-management/

*Group Rates Available
Integrated case management skills elevate entire teams. This training equips organizations with actionable tools to improve care coordination, efficiency, and client-centered outcomes.

To learn more, email education@cmsa.org

The 2026 CMSA Annual Conference & Expo, taking place June 16–19, 2026, in Las Vegas, brings case managers together to explore what’s next for the profession. Guided by the theme Building Tomorrow Through Case Management Excellence, the conference focuses on innovation, practical education, and meaningful connection across the continuum of care.

CMSA’s Annual Conference is known for its depth of education, and 2026 expands that legacy with increased on-site learning and enhanced networking throughout the week. Attendees will experience cutting-edge content across every care setting and career stage, with continuing education credits available for RN, SW, CCM (including Ethics), CDMS (including Ethics), CRC (including Ethics), CNLCP, and CPQH.

Join us at Mandalay Bay for #CMSA2026, where learning, connection, and community come together to help shape the future case management and it's role in the continuum of care.

Secure your spot at https://cmsa.societyconference.com/

This webinar provides an early “Spotlight on Skin Health” designed to help care teams strengthen their role in skin cancer education, address misconceptions, and promote proactive behaviors across diverse patient populations. 

1 hour RN, SW, and CCM

Members:  FREE
Non-Members:  $40

Learn more and register HERE

"Managing Emotional Dynamics" explores the often-unseen emotional dynamics that influence relationships between patients, families, and case managers. Focusing on transference—patients’ unconscious feelings, expectations, or past experiences projected onto providers—and countertransference—the emotional responses these interactions may evoke in clinicians—participants will gain insight into how emotions can shape communication, decision-making, and care outcomes.

1 hour RN, CCM and SW

Members:  FREE
Non-Members:  $40

Learn more and register HERE

The Class of 2026 application period for the Case Management Fellow (FCM™) closes February 15, 2026!

The Fellow designation is the profession’s highest honor—recognizing leaders, innovators, and advocates who have made a significant impact on case management. If you’ve contributed to advancing the practice through leadership, scholarship, service, or advocacy, we encourage you to apply.

To learn more and apply, go to https://cmsa.org/about/fellow/

Don’t miss this opportunity to be considered for the profession’s most prestigious recognition.

Time is running out to nominate your colleagues for:

• Case Manager of the Year (CMOY) 
• Award of Service Excellence (AOSE) 

If you know a colleague whose work deserves national recognition, submit a nomination and help us celebrate the best of case management: https://cmsa.org/membership/awards/

CMSA Members are invited to the upcoming General Session of the CMSA Board of Directors, Wednesday, January 28 at 2 p.m. Eastern. 
 
Quarterly meetings of the CMSA Board of Directors are open to members in good standing to attend and observe. 
 
Please join us to hear more about how CMSA is working to elevate both the member experience and the practice of case management.

Members, click HERE to register!

Join us each month for an open, informal space designed just for CMSA members to connect, ask questions, and get real-time support. Office Hours are an opportunity to engage with CMSA staff and community members to help you get the most from your membership. Bring your questions, share your experiences, or simply listen in.

When: Last Wednesday of each month | 1-2 p.m. ET

Recent Blogs You May Have Missed!

You'll find every angle of the case management world covered in the CMSA Blog, with new posts every Monday and Thursday.

Find January blogs at https://cmsa.org/publications/blog/ including:

Discharge Is Not a Moment: The Hidden Work of PAN SNF Program Managers 

Beyond the Diagnosis: Supporting a Rural Navy Veteran/ RN / First Responder at the World Trade Center Through Complex Pulmonary Care

Time’s A Tickin’ 

Recent Articles from CMSA Today

Stay informed with the most recent insights and updates from CMSA Today, your go-to source for case management trends, best practices, and thought leadership. Read timely articles from experts across the field, spotlighting innovations in client care, professional development, and industry advocacy. Don’t miss these essential reads that support your journey as a case management professional.

Recent Articles include:

Longevity with a Purpose: The Power of Whole Person Case Management BY JENNY QUIGLEY-STICKNEY, RN, MSN, MHA, MA, CCM ACM-RN, CPHM FCM

Voices of Leadership: Reflections From Past Presidents BY MINDY OWEN, RN, CRRN, CCM, FCM

Standard M: Facilitation, Coordination, and Collaboration BY ELAINE BRUNER, MSN, RN, CMGT-BC, FCM

Reclaiming the “I” In Case Management: Unveiling Professional Identity Across the Discipline BY DR. COLLEEN MORLEY, DNP, RN, CCM, CMAC, CMGT-BC, CMCN, ACM-RN, FCM, FAACM; DR. ELLEN FINK-SAMNICK, DBH, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, CCM, CCTP, CRP, FCM; AND DR. LISA PARKER-WILLIAMS, DNP, RN, MBA, CCM

and more at CMSAToday.com

Did you read the most recent issue of the Professional Case Management Journal? Remember, all CMSA members get access to the online journal as part of their CMSA membership. Log into your CMSA member portal then click the PCMJ link: https://cmsa.org/membership/portal/

Award season is here, and it’s the perfect time to shine a light on the impact your chapter makes all year long.

The CMSA CEIA Awards program recognizes excellence across a wide range of categories—from education and innovation to public policy and community engagement. If your chapter has made a difference, this is your moment to showcase that work.

Learn more and explore all award categories here: https://cmsa.org/chapter-excellence-and-innovation-awards/