In response to diplomate feedback, the deadlines were adjusted to give diplomates additional time to complete their CC application and related tasks. This change also reflects the desire to shift the late deadline to mid-September to avoid the major Labor Day holiday and ensure appropriate staff coverage and available assistance as needed for diplomates relative to the September deadline.

Diplomates are strongly encouraged to apply by the first application deadline of August 15, 2026. A late fee to accommodate additional processing activities will be assessed on applications submitted after August 15. All application-related tasks, including payments and documentation, are required by the first August 15 deadline to avoid the late fee.

No extensions will be granted after the final September 15 deadline.

Check the Missed Deadlines webpage for details regarding additional requirements if application or tasks completion deadlines are not met.

There is no change to the final CC requirements completion date, which remains November 15.

The 2026 CC program deadlines are as follows:

First Application Deadline: August 15
Final Application Deadline (with late fee): September 15
Completion Deadline: November 15

Initially introduced in 2025, the August application deadline allows sufficient time in the latter part of the year to process all Continuing Certification applications and ensure that credentialing issues can be resolved before December 31, 2025. Resolving all credentialing issues before year-end ensures that diplomates retain certification and avoid a full-year delay in regaining certification and credentialing privileges.

2026 Continuing Certification Program Modifications

Why was the Continuing Certification application deadline moved to August 15?

Why is there now only one attempt allowed per article question in CC Part II?

Why was the Health Equity and Patient Safety (HEPS) requirement removed from CC Part II?

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What happened to the Office category in CC Part II?

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What is the Amplified Continuing Education (ACE) Pilot and how does it impact Continuing Certification?

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Why was the Health Equity and Patient Safety (HEPS) requirement removed from CC Part II?

What happened to the Office category in CC Part II?

What is the Amplified Continuing Education (ACE) Pilot and how does it impact Continuing Certification?

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