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MAINTAINING CERTIFICATION
In 1981, the NBCOPA established the requirements for obtaining continuing medical education (CME) credits in order to maintain certification. Recertification consists of obtaining and submitting a minimum of 120 hours of CME credit every four years with the appropriate fees. Current OPA-Cs who are ASOPA members pay $1 per CME credit while non-members pay $3 per CME credit. Please note that if the OPA-C does not complete the 120 CME hours within their four year cycle, he or she must recertify by examination.
Deadline for submission of CME's will be October 1st of the year you are due to recertify. If CME's are received after October 1st, a late fee of $50.00 will be assessed. New certification acknowledgment will be sent by the end of the year.
Download the NBCOPA Recertification Form
NBCOPA credit hours can be earned in the following categories:
Category I: Programs With Accredited Sponsorship
Any continuing medical education sponsored by an accredited CME organization College courses and educational courses in health/health services are also accepted. A minimum of 40 Category I hours must be earned for recertification.
Category II: Medical Teaching Grand Rounds & Presentations
Teaching physicians and personnel in the allied health profession (outside of job responsibilities) can earn one CME hour per lecture hour given. A maximum of 50 hours can be earned.
Category III: Books, Papers, Publications
Ten credit hours are awarded for each publication, paper or book chapter that is first-authored by the applicant. Credit is also allowed for medical editorial work. A maximum of 50 hours can be earned in this category.
Category IV: Non-supervised Individual Continuing Medical Education Activities
Credit can be awarded for independent work on a case-by-case basis. A maximum of 50 hours can be earned.
Category V: Medical Administrative CMEs
Any health-related business education can earn credit hours. A maximum of 40 hours will be awarded.
Questions about recertification or certification verification should be addressed to Melody Raymond at (847) 698-1698 or raymond@aaos.org.
Recertification forms should be sent to:
National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Physician's Assistants (NBCOPA)
c/o Melody Raymond, AAOS Special Society Services
6300 North River Road, Suite 727
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 698-1698
Fax: (847) 823-0536
Email: raymond@aaos.org
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