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Review MOCA Requirements

MOCA Minute
Medical License
Continuing Medical Education
Quality Improvement

Are you up to date on your end-of-year MOCA requirements?

Use the list below to ensure you’re on track and determine what you have left to complete.

  • Register for MOCA
    You must register every year you are in the program.
  • Answer 120 MOCA Minute Questions
    You can answer up to 30 questions per day. Any unanswered questions as of Dec. 31, 11:59 p.m. ET, will be counted as incorrect and negatively impact your performance.
  • Maintain a Satisfactory Medical License
    Every year, maintain an active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in at least one jurisdiction of the United States or Canada.
  • Report Continuing Medical Education (CME) Credits
    You’ll need 250 Category 1 CME credits by the end of year 10 of your MOCA cycle, including 20 Patient Safety credits.
  • Report Quality Improvement (QI) Activities
    You’ll need to attest to completing 50 QI points by the end of Year 10 of your MOCA cycle.

What You Need to Know

  • Can I complete all 120 MOCA Minute questions in one day?

    No. You can complete up to 30 questions per day. Make sure to start by Dec. 28, to complete all 120 questions before Dec. 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you are in a different time zone, please adjust your planning accordingly.

  • When do I need to complete my continuing education requirements by?

    Complete all requirements by Dec. 31, at 11:59 p.m. ET. If you are in a different time zone, please adjust your planning accordingly.

  • How do I submit my CMEs?

    You can self-report your CME activities, including activities you completed in previous years, in ABA GO. Log in, click on the CME tab and click “Report New CME.”
    How to Report CME Credits

  • I’ve completed my MOCA components. What happens next?

    The top portion of your progress report in ABA GO will show "Approved for Certification" in green when you complete all your requirements. In late December, we will post a congratulatory letter in your portal and our directory will show your new certificate issue date.

  • What happens if I do not complete my requirements and my certification expires?

    The ABA Policy Book and all of our guidelines regarding your continuing certification are available at the link below.
    Review Policies

Access ABA GO to keep up with your continuing certification

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  • Keep track of your progress
  • Complete annual registration
  • Attest to QI activities
  • Review missed MOCA Minute questions in your Knowledge Assessment Report
  • Find available credits with CME Explorer

What ABA certification means for you

ABA certification means you will be listed in the ABA directory, visible to potential patients and employers alongside thousands of other qualified practitioners under the gold standard for excellence in anesthesiology. Ongoing certification will ensure you stay up to date on the latest advancements in quality care and patient safety.

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Still have questions about your certification status or end-of-year requirements? Contact us at (866) 999-7501 or coms@theaba.org Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. ET.

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