American College of Contingency Planners (ACCP)

2008: ACCP 10th Anniversary

ACCP, founded in 1998 as a national College of the American Academy of Medical Administrators (AAMA), is a professional healthcare organization focused on providing support and opportunity for those individuals who are in healthcare planning positions in contingency, emergency, and disaster response.

Members in the AAMA and ACCP:

• Access targeted information conveniently through online newsletters published bi-monthly

• Learn innovative solutions with cutting-edge education programs

• Save money through reduced member prices

• Distinguish themselves through  nationally recognized AAMA credentialing programs

• Are eligible to earn a specialized credential to recognize professional achievement, FAACP, Fellow of the American College of Contingency Planners

• Acquire instant knowledge through peer resources

• Expand professional resources through networking opportunities

• Connect with experts in multiple specialties

• Learn successful strategies through access to healthcare leaders

• Save time with AAMA's website and links

• Advance their careers

Contingency Planning Resources

• Contingency Planning Concurrent Sessions at the AAMA Annual Conference

• ACCP Board of Directors 

• ACCP Membership Information (PDF)

• ACCP Local Chapters (National Capital Region: Washington, DC; Northern VA, and MD)

• Beneficial Links

  • FEMA Emergency Management Institute

• Improving Health System Preparedness for Terrorism and Mass Casualty Events: Recommendations for Action: A Consensus Report from the AMA/APHA Linkages Leadership Summit  (PDF)
• Multi-Hazard Mitigation Planning Guidance Under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000   
• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza: Implementation Plan: One Year Summary 

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