Longitudinal Assessment Support & Resources

Access everything you need to complete your longitudinal assessment with confidence. Start with a short overview video, then access the AOA Learning Portal to complete your assessment. You’ll also find step-by-step help, FAQs and support options below.

Watch: Your longitudinal assessment, step-by-step

These short videos walk you through the current longitudinal assessment experience in the AOA Learning Portal, from getting started to completing your assessment and understanding your results.

Start here: Overview of longitudinal assessment

 

Registering & getting started

Completing your assessment & viewing results

Remediation & second attempt

Troubleshooting & getting help

Ready to complete your longitudinal assessment?

Once ready, log in to the AOA Learning Portal to begin or continue your assessment.

Access the portal

If you are not yet registered for Longitudinal Assessment, you must complete registration before you can access your assessment.

Longitudinal assessment & OCC

Longitudinal assessment is part of Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC) and supports ongoing learning through periodic assessment and feedback. Requirements, timelines and scoring are determined by your specialty certifying board.

FAQs

How do I access my Longitudinal Assessment?

Use the invitation email from your specialty board and click the “Access” button. You must click “Access” AND log in for the assessment to appear.

Where do I find my assessment after logging in?

Select “My Courses” from the left-hand menu in the AOA Learning Portal.

Reminder: Your assessment will not appear under “My Courses” unless you have clicked “Access” in the invitation email.

What if I do not see my assessment?

Confirm you clicked “Access” in the invitation email and logged in. If issues persist, contact [email protected].

Do I need to register before taking LA?

Yes. Registration is required before you can access your assessment.

Do I need to complete the assessment in one sitting?

No. The assessment is untimed and saves your progress automatically.

What tools are available while answering questions?

You can adjust text size, bookmark questions, take notes, strike through text and submit feedback.

When will I see my results?

Results display immediately after submitting all questions and proceeding to results.

What happens if I do not pass?

All physicians receive two attempts. The second attempt is remediation and will automatically begin seven days after the completion of your first attempt.

What is remediation?

Remediation is your second attempt, available seven days after your first submission.

Who do I contact for help?

Contact [email protected] for technical issues or your specialty board for policy questions.

Additional assistance

If you need additional assistance, help is available!

  • For technical access or system issues, please contact [email protected].
  • For certification requirements or specialty-specific questions, please contact your specialty certifying board staff.