Maintenance of Certification

Maintaining ABR certification as a therapeutic medical physicist involves several detailed steps, including registering an account with multiple websites. Here is a breakdown in bullet points:

  • Enroll in the MOC Program:
    • Register and participate in the ABR Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
  • Continuing Education:
    • Earn at least 75 continuing education credits every three years.
      • At least 25 of these credits must be in category 1 activities (e.g., accredited courses, professional conferences).
    • Keep records of all continuing education activities and submit proof through the ABR’s myABR portal. Find more info by clicking the record keeping button to the left.
  • Online Learning Assessment (OLA):
    • Maintain the appropriate level of competence by answering a certain percentage of OLA questions correctly. For more information, click the OLA button to the left.
  • Practice Quality Improvement (PQI):
    • Participate in practice quality improvement projects.
      • Complete at least one PQI project every three years. These projects aim to enhance the quality of your work environment and patient care.
      • Document and submit these projects through the myABR portal.
  • Documentation and Submission:
    • Keep meticulous records of all MOC activities, including continuing education and PQI projects.
    • Submit all required documentation and proofs of activities through the ABR’s myABR portal on time.
    • Regularly update your profile and check for any updates or additional requirements from the ABR.

 

***Disclaimer: Do your own research. Each individual is responsible for maintaining their own certification. This website does NOT discuss the alternative periodic certification exam for which details can be found on the ABR website. Please feel free to comment or add suggestions for this page using the contact panel.