Earn CEUs

Knowledge is Power!

Knowledge is power! Professional staff can earn CEUs for attending approved educational sessions at AAOE’s 2025 Annual Conference. Sessions are open to members and nonmembers. 

Looking to earn CEUs? Let AAOE know which ones you want a certificate for by filling out this Attendee CEU form! 
 

Accreditation

The AAOE 2025 Annual Conference has been approved for up to 15.25 continuing education units by the following organizations. Please check back for additional approvals coming soon.

Note: The total CEU amount includes two hours for the Pre-Conference Workshop, Better Data, Powerful Tools, Better Decisions  

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American College of Medical Practice Executives (ACMPE)

This program is approved as a learning event for ACMPE continuing education hours. A cumulative total of 50 ACMPE continuing education credit hours is among the requirements for attaining the Certified Medical Practice Executive (CMPE) credential. To maintain CMPE or Fellow status, you must earn 50 hours of qualifying credit hours every three years.

Learn more about the ACMPE certification program.

One ACMPE credit is earned for every 60 minutes of educational content, rounded down to the nearest 0.25.

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOCATC)

AAOE is approved by the Board of Certification, Inc. to offer continuing education to Certified Athletic Trainers.
 

Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA)

This event has been approved by the Healthcare Billing and Management Association (HBMA) for credit toward attaining or maintaining your Certified Healthcare Billing and Management Executive credential (CHBME) as a Non-HBMA Sponsored event.
Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)

AAOE is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

This program is valid for 15.25 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® .
 

Recommended Audience

  • Managing Physicians
  • Hospital Administrators
  • Executives
  • Professional Staff
  • Practice Leaders
  • Athletic Trainers
  • Educators
  • Industry Partners


Following the conclusion of participating in this activity, learners should be able to:

  • Integrate new orthopedic practice management techniques and strategies into their practices.
  • Analyze practice management policies needed to promote efficient business practices.
  • Compare and contrast available products and services to identify the most effective solutions for their practices.
  • Examine the most recent changes in healthcare and the orthopedic industry that will impact their practices.
  • Establish professional connections with peers in the orthopedic community.

     

AAOE 2025 Goals

  • Business Development
    • Understand and assess if different lines of business could work for one's practice, including alternative therapies or increased accessibility. 
  • Compliance
    • Build and manage an effective compliance program based on the latest industry requirements and regulations. 
  • Customer Service
    • Establish strong customer service protocols to improve patient satisfaction. 
  • Data Analytics
    • Use data to improve satisfaction and patient outcomes, and to make strategic decisions based on benchmarking data. 
  • Finance
    • Implement strategies that will have positive impact on the practice’s bottom line. 
  • Human Resources
    • Analyze current human resources practices and determine which should be updated, removed, or added in order to improve morale, increase patient satisfaction, or otherwise make positive changes in the practice. 
  • IT
    • Learn about the latest industry technology and assess ways to improve your practice’s data security. 
  • Leadership
    • Assess leadership tools and tactics to better manage your practice’s staff, improve employee engagement, and reduce turnover. 
  • Marketing & Communications
    • Discuss different tactics for marketing, communications, and social media; including the latest tools and trends. 
  • Operations
    • Understand ways to improve your practice’s workflows and efficiencies. 
  • Value-Based Care
    • Identify and understand different payer models and assess which is best for your practice.