Important update: For completion of OCC Component 3, AOBPM is now offering Longitudinal Assessment, which replaces the written exam for Aerospace Medicine, Occupational/Environmental Medicine and Public Health/Community Medicine, as well as in the CAQ of Occupational Medicine | LEARN MORE
Timeline
The American Osteopathic Board of Preventive Medicine administers primary certification exams, CAQ certification exams and Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements. The following stages represent key milestones in the process to obtain your CAQ in Occupational Medicine.
Certification Exam
1. In order to take the Occupational Medicine CAQ Certification Exam, applicants must have active certification from any AOA certifying board.
2. The Occupational Medicine CAQ Certification Exam is offered every October. The application period is posted and opens five months prior to the exam date. The final due date for applications is 30 days prior to the exam date.
Become Board Certified
3. Upon successful completion of all exam components, the AOBPM will recommend your Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) to the AOA Board of Trustees.
4. You will receive a letter from the AOA Board of Trustees via email once certification has been approved.
5. You have now earned your CAQ in Occupational Medicine. You will receive your certificate in the mail within 90 days.
6. Your CAQ in Occupational Medicine will remain active for two years following the date of issue, provided you successfully complete the Osteopathic Continuous Certification requirements of Component 2 (Continuing Medical Education) and OCC Component 4 of your primary board specialty. Plan to enroll the year prior to your certificate expiration date. Applications will open in the Fall 2024 for Jan. 2025 participation in the Longitudinal Assessment. One must achieve a passing score to receive the reverification date of their certificate. For example, if your current certificate expires Dec. 31, 2025, you will begin participation on Jan. 1, 2025, and complete the program by Sept. 30, 2025, to receive a certificate renewal date of Jan. 1, 2026. NOTE: Primary Board Certification must continue to be renewed through the primary boards OCC program for your CAQ to remain active.
Osteopathic Continuous Certification
7. Maintain active licensure.
8. Participate in lifelong learning and continuing medical education.
9. Complete the cognitive assessment.
10. Complete the practice performance assessment.