
Recertification
Active certificants are required to maintain their credential with professionalism and meet the continuing education requirements for renewal. CE reporting and renewal payment are required at the end of the three-year renewal cycle. Renewal dates are set on an Annual Cycle beginning the following January after your initial certification.
Renewal Timeline
Example of Certification Renewal Timeline |
If candidate is awarded certification... |
September 2021 |
Certificant's 3-year Renewal Cycle will begin on... |
January 1, 2022 |
Certificant's CE Reporting and Renewal Application will be due on... |
December 31, 2024 |
CE Requirement for Renewal
The continuing education requirement for renewal is based on a point system. AMRPA takes great pride in its efforts to advocate for the interests of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and rehabilitation units. To encourage the continued involvement, professional growth and advocacy of rehabilitation leaders, AMRPA has identified a variety of activities eligible to meet the continuing education requirement, in addition to CE courses.
15 points are required per year of the 3-year cycle (45 points total).
*At least half of the required points must be completed through participation in approved continuing education activities/courses.
Activities Eligible for CE Requirement for Renewal of Certification
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Points Assigned
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Continuing Education Activities/Courses
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Participation in AMRPA offered educational activities, including webinars, regional events and conferences, both in-person and online
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1 Contact Hour = 1 Point
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Participation in educational activities approved by ACCME, ANCC, ACHE, AOTA, APTA, ASHA, ARN, CARF, TJC, CMS
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1 Contact Hour = 1 Point
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Preparation for an educational presentation, including in-person and online activities and poster presentations
(Presentation can be offered at any healthcare organization.)
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For Presenting:
1 Contact Hour = 2 Points
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Publications
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Any publications in professional journal
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5 Points
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Participation in a Scientific/Formal Research Project (published or unpublished)
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5 Points
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Volunteer Activities
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Volunteer Participation in the AMRPA Credentialing Committee, AMRPA Education Committee, or AMRPA Legislative and Regulatory Policy Committee
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Committee Member = 3 Points
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Volunteer Participation in a National, State or Local Professional Healthcare Association in an ongoing committee/task force.
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Officer/Chair: 3 Points
Committee Member = 1 Point
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Performance Improvement Activities
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Participation in a performance improvement activity for your organization with a proven positive impact.
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2 Points
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Renewal Fees
- Member - $195
- Non-member - $245
- Late renewal fee - $50
Certificants will have a grace period of five business days after their renewal date before the late fee is assessed.
CE Reporting Process
Certificants will be sent renewal reminders three (3) months in advance of their renewal date. Certificants will be able to report CE and renew their certification through their profile on the AMRPA website.
Certificants will be able to enter and track their points for individual activities in their profile throughout their renewal cycle; however, only the point totals in each category will be required for renewal.
Please note – Renewal applications will be subject to audit. If your application is audited, you will be required to provide supporting documentation of CE points claimed. Instructions will be provided upon audit.