Retired Status
At the end of your career, you may choose to request Retired Status. This designation recognizes your years of service and honors your commitment to certification.
What does Retired Status mean?
- You are no longer actively working, practicing, teaching or supervising in the field, but wish to maintain your association with APCA/ARDMS.
- You may no longer use any APCA/ARDMS certification designations.
- You do not hold active certificant status.
- ID Cards are not issued to retired Certificants.
- Retired Status is permanent.
- To regain certification after changing to Retired Status, you must apply, pay for, and pass all applicable APCA/ARDMS examinations.
What are the Benefits of Retired Status?
- Certificate of Recognition that you may print from your Inteleos portal.
- Exemption from MOC requirements including renewal fees, attestation, and CME.
- Maintains your professional standing by listing you in the Directory of Retired Certificants.
How do I change my status to Retired?
To qualify for Retired Status, you must
- have an Active Certificant Status,
- have no unresolved disciplinary actions
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be in full compliance with CME and Knowledge Confirmation requirements
- successfully complete the CME Audit, if you were previously selected for audit
To change your status, log into your Inteleos portal and click “Request Retired Status” under “Maintaining Certification”.