Beginning in 2005, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) required all child and adolescent psychiatrists certified after 1994 to become recertified every 10 years. The AACAP and the ABPN have joined in a collaborative process that links lifelong learning with self assessment in child and adolescent psychiatry to recertification.

• History of Maintenance of Certification
  
• Self-assessment Requirement
  

Lifelong Learning Modules
The Lifelong Learning modules are one way in which AACAP aids members in the recertification process. Each module consists of approximately 30 journal articles, chosen by the Work Group on Lifelong Learning, that serve to educate individuals on important topics in child and adolescent psychiatry. Included in each module is a post-test that allows individuals to earn 30 hours of Category 1 CME credit. Please click on the links below for a list of articles that are featured in each module.

• Currently Available Modules - List of References 

  • Module 4: Schools, Forensics, Community Systems of Care, Consultative Issues, Ethics, Culture, Public Policy/Advocacy and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

  • Module 5: Mood Disorders, OCD, Suicide, Tourette's Disorder, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

  • Module 6: Autism, Psychotic Disorders (Non-Affective), and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

• Expired Module Reference Lists

  • Module 1: Disruptive Behavior Disorder, Violence and Homicide, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

  • Module 2: Eating Disorders, Feeding/Elimination Disorders, and Substance-related Disorders, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

  • Module 3: Anxiety Disorders, Trauma (Non-Abuse/Neglect-Related), Selective Mutism, and Updates on Relevant Topics for Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

    
    
• List of Future Modules
  
• Click here to order your Modules online.
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Meeting dates and locations

AACAP News articles

• 18 Months into AACAP’s Efforts on Maintenance of Certification: Goals and Accomplishments. AACAP News, 2005 36(4), 155-161.
  
• Implementing Maintenance of Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. AACAP News, 2008 39(3), 128-129.  
  

Related Links

• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
  
• American Board of Medical Specialties
  
• American Psychiatric Association
  
• Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education