Credential Maintenance Flashcards
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Under MOCA 2.0, how many CME credits must an ABA diplomate earn per 5-year MOCA cycle?
Answer: 100 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
MOCA 2.0 requires 100 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits per 5-year cycle.
Which ABA assessment tool replaced the traditional 10-year written re-examination under MOCA 2.0?
Answer: MOCA Minute quarterly questions
MOCA Minute replaced the written re-examination with quarterly online questions answered throughout the year.
How many MOCA Minute questions must a diplomate answer correctly per year to meet the assessment requirement?
Answer: 20 of 30 questions
Diplomates must answer 30 questions per year and achieve a passing score of at least 20 correct.
What is the consequence for an ABA diplomate who fails to meet annual MOCA Minute requirements for two consecutive years?
Answer: Loss of MOCA 2.0 participation and potential certificate lapse
Sustained non-compliance with MOCA Minute can lead to certificate lapse and loss of board-certified status.
Which category of CME is specifically required within the 100-credit MOCA 2.0 CME requirement?
Answer: No specific sub-category is mandated
MOCA 2.0 requires 100 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits total but does not mandate a specific sub-category breakdown.
An ABA diplomate's MOCA 2.0 cycle begins in 2021. By what year must all requirements be completed to maintain certification?
Answer: 2026
A 5-year MOCA cycle starting in 2021 must be completed by the end of 2025, the fifth year.
What is the primary purpose of the Practice Improvement component in MOCA 2.0?
Answer: To demonstrate ongoing quality improvement in anesthesia practice
Practice Improvement activities require diplomates to engage in quality improvement efforts that reflect real-world anesthesia practice.