The MROCC examinations are based on 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR Part 40). Effective October 1, 2010 -
remain in the directory of currently-certified MROs.
MROCC's Initial Certification Examination may be taken onsite (following all ACOEM and ASAM MRO training courses)
or online (within 12 months of attending an MRO training course).
To apply for the initial certification examination, the physician must:
• have graduated from a medical school or school of osteopathic medicine, and hold a current medical license (MD
or DO) to practice within the U.S., Its Territories or a Province of Canada, or a Country in which the physician resides
and practices.
• have attended, within the past 12 months, an MRO training course sponsored by ACOEM, ASAM or AAMRO.
Please read the important information regarding the Initial Certification Exam under the General Information link
below - as well as on the application - for other information regarding the exam and application process.
FOR PHYSICIANS PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED BY MROCC OR AAMRO
ACOEM and ASAM MRO training courses) or online (with log off and log on priviledges prior to submitting the exam for
scoring).
To apply for the Recertification examination, the physician must:
• have prior or current MRO certification through MROCC or AAMRO
• hold a current medical license (MD or DO) as with Initial Certification
• have obtained a minimum of 12 CME credit hours of relevant MRO training within the past 12 months. The CME
may be from appropriate distance learning opportunities such as select CME activities offered by MROCC (see below),
or from onsite MRO training courses sponsored by ACOEM, ASAM or AAMRO.
MRO ASSISTANT (MROA) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
MROCC's MRO Assistant Certification program credentials qualified MRO Assistants (non-physician staff) through an
online certification examination. MRO Assistant certification is valid for a three-year period, at which time
recertification is required to remain in the directory of currently-certified MRO Assistants.