Overview

Once certified, addiction medicine specialists must maintain certification by continuing their education in addiction medicine Maintenance of Certification (MOC), Continuing Certification Program (CCP) or Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) programs. The purpose of MOC/CCP/OCC is to ensure that addiction specialists adhere to the highest standards in medicine and pursue excellence in all areas of care and practice improvement.

ASAM is not a certifying board. Individuals are encouraged to contact their respective boards for the most up-to-date requirements (e.g., visit the ABPM physician portal for information on their requirements).

MOC/OCC/CCP for Physician Specialists

To maintain ABPM board certification, physicians must participate in their Continuing Certification Program (CCP). This program includes completing a certain number of continuing education activities specific to addiction medicine. Detailed information about requirements is available on the ABPM website.

The American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

To maintain AOA board certification in addiction medicine, physicians must participate in the Osteopathic Continuing Certification (OCC) gram. The OCC program includes continuing medical education. Detailed information about requirements is available on the AOA website.

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)

The ABPN Continuing Certification (CC) program reflects commitment to lifelong learning including completing self-assessment performance measures, continuing medical education, and performance improvement activities. Detailed information about requirements is available on the ABPN website.

The International Society of Addiction Medicine (ISAM)

ISAM administers a credentialing process and exam for international practicing physicians in addiction medicine that assures the public that the holder has the pre-requisite knowledge competence to practice in that field within the confines of his/her medical license. Detailed information about the process is available on the ISAM website.

MOC for Non-Physician Specialists

The Addictions Nursing Certification Board (ANCB)

The ANCB CARN/CARN-AP recertification requirements include clinical practice and a continuing education component. Detailed information about the process is available on the ANCB website.

The National Certification Commission for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP)

NCC AP renewal of certification varies by certification type. Detailed information about recertification is available on the NAADAC website.