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Continuing Education Requirements Flashcards

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  1. What is the name of the online longitudinal assessment ABOHNS uses in place of a periodic secure recertification exam?

    Answer: CertLink

    ABOHNS uses CertLink, an online longitudinal assessment that delivers questions to diplomates throughout the year.

  2. Compared with a traditional recertification exam every 10 years, what is a main feature of longitudinal assessment?

    Answer: Questions are answered in small sets over time and feedback is given right away

    Longitudinal assessment gives small sets of questions over time with immediate feedback and references to support learning.

  3. An otolaryngologist first board-certified in 1995 holds a lifetime (non-time-limited) certificate. Which statement about Continuing Certification is correct?

    Answer: They may join Continuing Certification voluntarily

    Diplomates with lifetime certificates issued before time-limited certification began may join Continuing Certification voluntarily but aren't required to.

  4. Which activity most directly satisfies the Improvement in Medical Practice component of Continuing Certification?

    Answer: Completing a practice quality-improvement project using one's own patient outcome data

    Improvement in Medical Practice (MOC Part IV) requires measuring and improving one's own clinical performance, such as through a QI project.

  5. Which organization provides the umbrella standards that ABOHNS follows for its Continuing Certification program?

    Answer: American Board of Medical Specialties

    ABOHNS is an ABMS member board, and ABMS sets the shared standards for continuing certification across member boards.

  6. An otolaryngologist wants accredited CME made specifically for the specialty, including a structured home study program. Which organization most directly offers this?

    Answer: AAO-HNS and its Foundation

    The American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery and its Foundation offer specialty CME, including annual meeting sessions and home study resources.

  7. A physician earns CME credit but cannot find the certificate when the state board audits them. What is the best practice to prevent this?

    Answer: Keep organized CME documentation for the period the state board requires

    State boards can audit CME claims, so physicians should keep certificates and transcripts for the retention period the board requires.

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