Assessment A needs assessment is an analysis of the type of CME that is needed by the intended audience for a CME program which has been proposed or conducted. The results of a needs assessment are used in the design and planning of the content and delivery modality for CME programs. CME Sponsor A CME sponsor is an institution, organization or affiliate that is accredited by the AOA Council on CME to present programs that qualify for AOA-CME Category 1 credit. CME Provider A CME provider is an organization which is not, itself, a recognized AOA Category 1 CME sponsor, but is authorized to offer AOA approved Category 1 CME under the direction and approval of a recognized AOA Category 1 CME Sponsor. General Certification General certification is conferred on diplomates who meet the requirements in a specified field of medical practice under the jurisdiction of a certifying board.
General certification represents a distinct and well defined field of osteopathic medical practice.
General certification is the initial level of recognition of certification. They are eligible for various membership benefits as defined by the Board of Trustees from time to time. Presenter A presenter at an AOA-accredited CME program is an individual who chairs a portion of the program or who delivers a lecture or other formal portion of the program. AOA Members, please e-mail the Member Service Center .