CERTIFICATION AND MEMBERSHIP
RENEWAL POLICY

To uphold ABQAURP's professional standards and maintain active status, Diplomates must meet all renewal requirements as determined by the Board of Directors. Under this policy, Diplomates are required to continue their professional education in the field of Health Care Quality Management (HCQM) and Patient Safety through participation in an approved program for continuing education. It is essential for each Diplomate to complete a minimum of 8 CME / 8 CEU credit hours of applicable continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle. Additionally, through the continued support by means of annual fees, Diplomates help support the research and development of educational programs and to maintain the integrity of the certification examination.

Renewal Guidelines
The renewal cycle is 2 years, with the member's initial renewal cycle beginning on January 1, after passing the exam, and ending on 12/31 of the second year.

• Each member is required to complete a minimum of 8 CME / 8 CEU credit hours of HCQM applicable continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle.
• Each member is required to remain current with all account balances.

ABQAURP automatically reviews all Diplomate member records to determine if the requirements have been fulfilled. As members accumulate hours of continuing education, ABQAURP updates the renewal period for 2 years if all requirements are met. Since the continuing education requirement is intended to keep members current with emerging trends and technologies, excess hours cannot be applied to the next renewal cycle. An updated Diplomate certificate will be sent automatically to the renewing members within 8 weeks of fulfilling the renewal requirements.

Option 1:
Completion of a minimum of 8 CME / 8 CEU credit hours of ABQAURP-sponsored continuing education through any combination of the following options:

• Attendance at any ABQAURP accredited CE Seminar.
• Completion of any ABQAURP accredited CE Home Study or Online Course(s).
• Attendance at any ABQAURP accredited jointly sponsored program of 8 CME / 8 CEU or more credit hours.
• Development of an approved CE course or seminar for ABQAURP. The member will be awarded 8 credits toward the renewal requirement. Please contact Renee Willoughby by email at rwillog@abqaurp.org to learn more.

Option 2:
Completion of a minimum of 8 CME / 8 CEU credit hours of HCQM-focused content through non-ABQAURP sponsored CE programs. A CE Renewal Application must be submitted with certificates of attendance and the applicable fee. Click here to view/download the CE Renewal Application.

Option 3:
Re-examination for Diplomate members. Termination of Active Status. Active status may be terminated by the Board of Directors for the following reasons:

1. Revocation of professional license; or
2. Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirement as determined by the Board of Directors; or
3. Falsification of application, felony offenses or other adverse professional action detrimental to the organization as defined by the Board of Directors; or
4. Failure to pay all dues and fees owed to ABQAURP.