MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION
Continuous learning. The highest standards. Excellence and patient safety.
Maintenance of Certification (MOC) is Inteleos’ structured program that ensures certified healthcare professionals keep their certification active by fulfilling a set of annual and ongoing requirements.
Seven components make up the MOC program. Together, they encourage career-long learning, document competence and adherence to the highest standards, and support ongoing programs through renewal fees.
MOC Components
- Specialty-specific Knowledge Confirmation
- Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Attestation: rules, policies, and requirements
- Disclosure: any credentialing action, suspension, or censure
- Annual renewal fee
- Contact information updates or confirmation
- Active certification (ARDMS) or valid medical license in good standing (APCA)
What to Expect
The MOC journey includes components that engage our healthcare community and celebrate excellence in everyday practice.
Understand the basic MOC requirements before you apply. And refer to this section throughout the year to stay on track.
What to know ahead of certification
Timing
Some MOC elements are released quarterly, some are due annually, some are on a 3-year cycle.
SKILLS
Knowledge Confirmation components cover proficiency and specialized topics through the SKILLS platform.
CMEs
Continuing Medical Education (CME) components cover competency of broad topics and learnings.
Renewals
Annual renewals are due by December 31 each year for the following year.
Waivers
Earn CME waivers through volunteer participation plus earning additional certifications and specialties.
What to do after certification to stay certified
Chip away
Complete quarterly SKILLS quizzes. Watch for alerts in the app and email.
Build over time
Complete CME requirements.
Help us stay in touch
Keep your personal information current so you don’t miss any important information.
Watch your inbox
Watch for renewal notifications starting in September each year.
Renew on time
Complete all renewal steps by December 31 each year.
Lifelong Learning
Maintenance of Certification Requirements
Quarterly + Annual Requirements by 12/31
Knowledge Confirmation (SKILLS)
The SKILLS platform is your personal online and mobile tool for accessing quizzes for each of your certified specialties. New quizzes are released each quarter. Complete them at your own pace by the end of each year.
3-year cycle + Annual Requirements by 12/31
Continuing Medical Education (CME)
Maintain your ARDMS and APCA certification(s) by earning the minimum required number of accepted CMEs within your three-year CME period.
Annual Requirement by 12/31
Annual Attestation
With your renewal fee payment each year, you are attesting that you are in good standing and compliant with all ARDMS and/or APCA rules and compliance policies.
Annual Requirement by 12/31
Annual Renewal Fee
Annual renewal fees help Inteleos fulfill its mission of fueling the global health community to ensure equitable access to quality care. The Renewal period opens in September each year.
Volunteer: Help with Knowledge Confirmation Content
Volunteer: Help with Knowledge Confirmation Content
Support excellence and ongoing learning in your specialty area by writing, editing, and reviewing items for SKILLS quizzes or other MOC content. Earn CME waivers and broaden your professional network at the same time.
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