CONTINUED EDUCATION CREDITS (CEC)
FOR CERTIFICATION RENEWAL

Continued Education Credits (CEC)The following are AIMRRA’s Continued Education Credits (CEC) policies, requirements, resources to assist you locate approved AIMRRA’s Continued Education Credits (CEC) opportunities and tools to manage your continuing education.

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Continued Education Credits (CEC) Required to Maintain Credential(s)

Re-Certification

The AIMRRA’s re-certification requirements are designed to promote each AIMRRA credential(s) holder to continue professional development through educational training, courses and seminars that will aid the community more effectively. The American International Medical Record Review Association, Inc considers that AIMRRA credential(s) holder should continue to expand their expertise and competences through academic trainings and/or programs. AIMRRA certifications are valid for one year.


AIMRRA Certifications are current for one year from the date of issue. The certification holder must accumulate thirty eight (38) Continued Education Credits (CEC) prior to the certification expiration date. The certification holder must accumulate the required hours at any time during the one year certification period. An active AIMRRA credential holder is required to pass an annual recertification exam to maintain their certification.

An updated of events of activities and products which qualify for Continued Education Credits (CEC) is available on the Association's website at www.aimrra.org. The individual must have a valid AIMRRA certification(s) to continue to use the AIMRRA certification designation.

Continued Education Credits (CECs)

The following are AIMRRA’s Continued Education Credits (CEC) policies, requirements, resources to assist you locate approved AIMRRA’s Continued Education Credits (CEC) opportunities and tools to manage your continuing education. An active AIMRRA credential holder is required to pass an annual recertification exam to maintain their certification.


Approved Continued Education Programs

  • American Medical Association (AMA)

  • National Association - Clinical Social Workers (CSWA)

  • Project Management Institute (PMI)

  • State Boards of Nursing

*Other professional organizations may not be approved for continued education and will be reviewed for approval.


(CEC) Policies

  • Continued Education Credits (CEC) must come from the AIMRRA Approved CEC Vendor List.

  • Continued Education Credits (CEC) programs are limited to a one time use unless otherwise specified.

  • Continued Education Credits (CEC) must be earned and submitted within your one year renewal period.

  • An active AIMRRA credential holder is required to pass an annual recertification exam to maintain their certification.

  • Continued Education Credits (CEC) are counted based on the date of completion and/or date of certification exam.

  • More than 50% of all Continued Education Credits (CEC) submissions will continue to be randomly selected for verification. Member should complete the continued education credits form and upload their CEC certificates into their membership account.

  • Please note that certificates must have title of program attended, your full name, number of CEC or CEU approved credits, date of program, organization name and contact information.

  • Continued Education Credits (CEC) earned prior to certification will not be accepted.


Continued Education Credits (CEC) Verification

  • More than 50% of all Continued Education Credits (CEC) submissions will continue to be randomly selected for verification. Member should complete the continued education credits form and upload their CECs certificates into their membership account.


Verification Requirements

  • Members/Students are not notified of verification quality checks until it is performed. An email will be sent afterwards with approval or details on what else is needed.


Continued Education Credits (CEC)

Ethics Policy

It is essential that certified members complete their own education to stay up to date on industry changes.

The below list contains examples of Continued Education Credits (CECs) that should not be shared:

  • Certificates of completion of any kind

  • Answers to quizzes, including but not limited to:

    • Members’ Account/Webinar/Live Chats/Events  pre and post-tests

    • Practice Reviewer by AIMRRA

  • Screenshots or Links to quizzes or exams

  • Shared passwords and purchaser log in information.

    Links to any AIMRRA’s education that is limited to the purchaser, including but not limited to:

  • Webinars

  • Workshops

  • Chats/Events sessions

  • Outdated free links

  • Once they’ve been removed from the website, they are no longer eligible for Continued Education Credits (CEC).


To access AIMRRA’s Code of Ethics, click here or go to www.aimrra.org. AIMRRA reserves the right to submit member accounts to the ethics committee if we feel false CEC are being submitted or ethics are being violated. An outcome may include revocation of credentials and/or membership.