Q: When will I receive my CME attestation link?
The link to complete your CME Attestation Form will be sent via email on September 21 to attendees. The link will be posted on the AOCA website and sent to the email address used in your AOCA registration. Please remember to complete the CME attestation form and print your certificate by November 15. Be sure to check your spam or junk email. 

Q: How do I complete the attestation form? 
The attestation form will have a listing of all CME accredited sessions by day. You will need to mark the sessions you attended, which will be shown by the title, date, and time. You may fill out and “save” your attestation form per day. Review your attestation form responses to ensure you have claimed credit commensurate with the extent of your participation in the activity. Submit your attestation form and select if you would like to fill out and save your CME certificate.    

Q: When will I receive a certificate of completion for my CME credits?  
Upon submission of the attestation form, a certificate for your earned credits can be immediately downloaded and printed. Please remember to complete your attestation form by November 15. The AOCA also reports the credits you earned directly to the AOA Customer Resource Center, which posts the credits to your online CME Activity Report found on Osteopathic.org.  

Q: Will I receive a certificate if I am not a current AOCA member or a DO?
If you are a DO, but not a current AOCA member, you can still immediately print your certificate upon submission of the online attestation form. Please remember to complete your attestation by November 15. 

If you are not a DO and are seeking AMA PRA Category 1 Credits, you can still receive a certificate by completing the Amedco online CME certificate form. Please email [email protected] to request access to this form for AMA credits.

Q: What type of CME credits can I earn at AOCA’S Annual Convention/VAPOR? 
You can earn up to 31.5 AOA Category 1-A Credits or AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Information on Continuing Medical Education credits for the AOCA Annual Convention/VAPOR are available on the event website under Accreditation. 

Q: What is the difference between AOA and AMA credits?  
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are typically allopathic CME while AOA CME is typically osteopathic CME. Both are equivalent. The physician should make a selection on which credit to claim based upon their own person requirements with their boards, state licensure, etc. Learn more. 

Q: Can I still earn CME credits if I am registered for the On Demand option? 
Yes, you can still earn AOA Category 1-A CME credits if you register for the On Demand option for the Annual. You will receive access to view the recorded lectures online by September 23, 2022 and will submit the CME attestation form to claim your credits. 

Q: What does my registration for the Annual include? 
Access to CME programming with just over 30 hours of content available through November 15. The registration fee permits you to attest up to 31.5 AOA Category 1-A credits and/or 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1-A Credits™ from across specialties.  

Q: How long will the content from the Annual be available?  
All content from VAPOR is available on demand through November 15, 2022. After that time, programming will be available at the AOCA Education Center. 

Q: Will the sessions be recorded?  
The sessions are recorded, and content will be available for viewing starting September 23, 2022 through November 15, 2022. 

Q: Will I complete individual session evaluations?  
No, there is one CME attestation form for the entire conference. This attestation form is required to be completed to receive CME credits and will be emailed on September 21. 

Q: Where are the learning objectives?  
Learning objective for sessions can be found in the AOCA website and in the mobile app. 

Q: Is there a mobile app for VAPOR?  
Yes, there will be a mobile app for VAPOR. Build your own schedule, set meeting reminders, access conference FAQ’s and Connect and Chat with other attendees in the AOCA 2022 App! Instructions are forthcoming. 

Q: Where can I send feedback or suggestions? 
The AOCA constantly strives to improve your EDUCATIONAL experience. All feedback and suggestions are appreciated. Email [email protected] or call AOCA at 800-842-2622.

Q: When will future AOCA conferences be held?
March 16-18, 2023 – Mid Year Seminar in Chicago, IL