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MOC Timeframe Chart

The MOC process is designed to be completed in incremental stages throughout the ten-year cycle. Ultimately, each component will be completed in a specific timeframe over the ten-year certification cycle: ORR once in years 3-4; 2 PORTs once in years 5-7; and DOCK once in years 8-10.

During the transition to MOC, the components and their required timeframe are slightly different for each group of diplomates. The chart below illustrates the specific requirements of diplomates according to their current certification status: Initial Certification (those currently in their first ten-year cycle) and Recertification (those who have recertified at least once).

For information on the MOC process for non time-limited certificate holders, click here.

Initial Certification
Expiration Date MOC Components/Required Timeframe
Important Note Diplomates with certificates that expire between 2006 and 2009* can complete the components in any order in the years designated (PORT requirement varies).
12/31/08 2008: ORR available online; 2 PORTs available online (1 required); Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/09

2006-09: ORR available online
2006-09: 2 PORTs available online
2007-09: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK

*Please note, the Board has amended the timeframe for 1999 certificate holders to allow them to take the required MOC components in any order.

   
Important Note Diplomates with certificates that expire between 2010 and 2016 must complete ALL of the components, in order, in the years designated.
12/31/10 2006-07: ORR available online
2007-09: 2 PORTs available online
2008-10: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/11 2007-08: ORR available online
2008-10: 2 PORTs available online
2009-11: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/12 2008-09: ORR available,online
2009-11: 2 PORTs available online
2010-12: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/13 2008-09: ORR available online
2010-12: 2 PORTs available online
2011-13: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/14 2009-10: ORR available online
2011-13: 2 PORTs available online
2012-14: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/15 2010-11: ORR available online
2012-14: 2 PORTs available online
2013-15: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/16 2010-11: ORR available online
2012-14: 2 PORTs available online
2014-16: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
Important Note Diplomates certified as of January 1, 2007, must complete ORR once in years 3-4; 2 PORTs once in years 5-7; and DOCK once in years 8-10 of the ten year cycle.
12/31/17 2010-11: ORR available online
2012-14: 2 PORTs available online
2015-17: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK

Recertification
Recertified Required Timeframe
Important Note Diplomates with recertification certificates that expire between 2010 and 2012, must complete the components in order in the years designated.
12/31/10 2006-07: ORR available online
2007-09: 2 PORTs available online
2008-10: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/11 2007-08: ORR available online
2008-10: 2 PORTs available online
2009-11: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/12 2006-07: ORR available online
2008-10: 2 PORTs available online
2010-12: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
Important Note Diplomates recertified as of July 1, 2003 must complete ORR once in years 3-4; 2 PORTs once in years 5-7; and DOCK once in years 8-10 of the ten year cycle.
12/31/13 2006-07: ORR available online
2008-10: 2 PORTs available online
2011-13: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/14 2007-08: ORR available online
2009-11: 2 PORTs available online
2012-14: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/15 2008-09: ORR available online
2010-12: 2 PORTs available online
2013-15: Apply Jan.-April 1 for Sept. DOCK
12/31/13
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Diplomates recertified as of July 1, 2003 must complete ORR once in years 3-4; 2 PORTs once in years 5-7; and DOCK once in years 8-10 of the ten year cycle.

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