Credential Maintenance Flashcards

Which of the following activities qualifies as a Practice Improvement (PI) activity under MOCA 2.0?

Answer: Participating in the AQI NACOR data registry

Participation in the AQI National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry (NACOR) qualifies as an approved PI activity under MOCA 2.0.

Under MOCA 2.0, what happens to time-limited ABA certificates issued before 2000?

Answer: They require MOCA 2.0 participation to remain active

All time-limited ABA certificates, regardless of issue date, require MOCA 2.0 participation to maintain active certification status.

A diplomate completes a simulation course accredited by the American College of Surgeons. How may this count toward MOCA 2.0?

Answer: It may qualify as CME if AMA PRA Category 1 Credit is awarded

Simulation courses that carry AMA PRA Category 1 CME credit can be applied toward the MOCA 2.0 CME requirement.

What is the fee structure implication if an ABA diplomate allows their certificate to lapse before re-engaging with MOCA 2.0?

Answer: A reinstatement fee is charged in addition to standard MOCA fees

Diplomates whose certificates lapse face reinstatement fees on top of standard MOCA enrollment costs.

Which body oversees the accreditation of CME activities that qualify for MOCA 2.0 credit?

Answer: The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)

The ACCME accredits CME providers, and AMA PRA Category 1 Credits from ACCME-accredited sources are accepted for MOCA 2.0.

Under MOCA 2.0, how often must diplomates log their CME activities to the ABA?

Answer: Annually

Diplomates are expected to report and log CME activities annually within the MOCA 2.0 framework.

Which of the following correctly describes a 'lapsed' ABA certificate?

Answer: A certificate that has expired due to failure to meet MOCA requirements

A lapsed certificate is one that has expired because the diplomate failed to fulfill MOCA 2.0 requirements within the required cycle.