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MOC Part II: Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment

The following components must be completed to satisfy Part II of the MOC process.

CME Credits

Diplomates must attest to obtaining 25 hours of Allergy/Immunology CME credits from accredited organizations every year in order to fulfill the lifelong learning and self-assessment component of MOC. Copies of CME certificates are not required, however, diplomates are required to log onto their diplomate web portal and attest to completing the 25 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits in allergy and immunology. It is suggested that of the 25 credits, six be in a Self-Assessment activity. Recognizing state licensing and institutional requirements and in the desire to reduce redundancy in demands upon our diplomates, ABAI will accept up to six CME credits for non-self-directed state and institutional mandated CME activities (i.e. pain management, elder abuse, substance abuse).

The ABAI will audit 10% of diplomates participating in the MOC program for CME. Diplomates will only be chosen for an audit one time during the 10-year MOC cycle. If selected for an audit, diplomates will be required to submit CME certificates for the previous year.

Please note that only AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM in allergy/immunology will be accepted.

Patient Safety Modules

Designed to assess and enhance patient safety in the practice setting, all diplomates must complete an ABAI-approved Patient Safety Module once every 10 years.

Diplomates will complete one of the following activity options in order to satisfy the Patient Safety requirement.

The Patient Safety Alternative is available for diplomates who wish to complete the patient safety requirement. The activity grants patient safety credit to individuals who have completed a patient safety course/program within their current MOC cycle.

Patient Safety Alternative
ABAI recognizes that many of its diplomates regularly participate in patient safety courses or programs. ABAI will grant patient safety credit to individuals who have completed a patient safety course/program within their current MOC cycle. To receive patient safety credit, you must submit a copy of the course/program description and one of the following:
- A copy of the course/program completion certificate – or –
- A copy of the course/program CME certificate – or –
- A completed and signed Acknowledgement and Attestation For Patient Safety Credit form
The course/program description must state "patient safety" as a focus.

The Acknowledgement and Attestation for Patient Safety Credit form, course/program completion certificate and/or CME certificate must have the date of completion and/or dates of participation. Completion must fall within your current 10 year MOC cycle.

**Please note: To ensure review/approval by the end of the year, paperwork must be received at the ABAI office by October 1^st . Request received after October 1^st may not be processed by year end.

All required documentation should be emailed to abai@abai.org.
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