CME Unlocked: The AOA Accreditation Advantage

This presentation explores the benefits of accreditation through the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and how it enhances Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs. Attendees will gain insights into the accreditation process, compliance requirements, and the strategic advantages of AOA-accredited CME, including improved educational quality, credibility, and professional development opportunities. Whether you're a CME provider or an osteopathic professional seeking accredited education, this session will unlock key insights to maximize the impact of your CME initiatives.

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

Explain the key requirements and steps for obtaining and maintaining AOA accreditation for CME programs
Discuss how AOA-accredited CME benefits osteopathic physicians, including meeting licensing and certification requirements
Identify ways to collaborate with accredited providers to expand CME offerings while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards

Amanda Weir, MBA
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Amanda Weir, MBA, has extensive experience in accreditation, physician education, and program management. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Physician Education and CME at the American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Mrs. Wier oversees compliance with AOA and ACCME standards. Previously, Mrs. Weir held multiple roles at the American Heart Association, where she managed CME/CE accreditation processes, collaborated with scientific experts, and streamlined certification programs.

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Lyndsey Aspaas, CHCP
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Lyndsey Aspaas, CHCP, is the Professional Development Manager for the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). In this role, Ms. Aspaas leads the development and expansion of innovative hybrid educational programming, which includes identifying the CME needs of physician members while supporting program chairs with speaker and topic recommendations for ACOFP educational programs. She oversees the research and planning necessary to update and create relevant CME programming, develops grants-funded educational initiatives, and establishes and oversees ACOFP's joint providership program as well as resident formative assessments. Ms. Aspaas is the staff liaison for the CME Program Advisory Committee, Annual Convention Work Group, Procedural Medicine Work Group, OMT Workshops Work Group, In-Service Exam Work Group, and CORTEx Work Group.