Continuing Education Credit
for AAEME Programs.
Many AAEME certification programs carry accredited continuing education credit. Physicians earn AAFP-accredited CME on credit-eligible courses and exams, and Nevada-licensed chiropractors earn CE hours on approved courses. If your certificate sent you here, the full accreditation details for every program are on this page.
How CME/CE Credit Works at AAEME
AAEME offers accredited continuing education credit on eligible certification courses and exams. Physician CME is accredited through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and two of the courses also carry CE hours for Nevada-licensed chiropractors, co-sponsored by the Nevada Chiropractic Association. The credit hours, approval numbers, approval terms, and official accreditation statements for every program are listed in Accreditation Details by Program below.
CME credit for the CIRS AMA Guides 6th Edition exam is pending and will be listed here once confirmed. Not every course carries credit: if a program is not listed in the details below, it does not currently offer continuing education credit.
CME credit through AAFP
AAEME's continuing medical education credit is accredited through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), one of the most widely accepted CME accreditors in the United States. AAFP-accredited credit is recognized across specialty boards, hospital privileging, and state medical board requirements nationwide, and is earned on credit-eligible courses and certification exams.
CE credit for Nevada-licensed DCs
Nevada-licensed chiropractors earn CE hours on the two approved courses, the AMA Guides 5th Edition Advanced and the Nevada PTSD, TBI & Stress Disorders IR Seminar, co-sponsored by the Nevada Chiropractic Association. The Neuro-Psych IR Seminar and the certification exams do not carry CE credit, and CE is not available for DCs licensed outside Nevada.
Accreditation Details by Program
Certificates issued by AAEME carry a general statement of credit availability and refer to this page for the full accreditation details. Find your program below, then open the entry for your profession to see the credit hours, approval number, approval term, and the accrediting body's official statement. Keeping the full disclosures here means your certificate stays legible and never goes out of date when an approval renews.
AMA Guides 5th Edition Advanced
- Credit: 8 AAFP Prescribed credits (Self-Study/Online)
- AAFP application number: 109842
- Term of approval: 07/20/2026 to 07/20/2027
Full accreditation statement
- Credit: 8 CE hours (Nevada-licensed DCs only)
- Approval number: NV27-536
- Approval term: 07/14/2026 to 12/31/2026
Full accreditation statement
Neuro-Psych IR Seminar
- Credit: 8 AAFP Prescribed credits (Self-Study/Online)
- AAFP application number: 109842
- Term of approval: 07/20/2026 to 07/20/2027
Full accreditation statement
This session approval also covers the Nevada PTSD, TBI & Stress Disorders IR Seminar.
Chiropractic CE credit is not offered on this course.
Nevada PTSD, TBI & Stress Disorders IR Seminar
- Credit: 8 AAFP Prescribed credits (Self-Study/Online)
- AAFP application number: 109842
- Term of approval: 07/20/2026 to 07/20/2027
- AAFP session: credited under the Neuro-Psych IR Seminar session approval
Full accreditation statement
The Nevada PTSD, TBI & Stress Disorders IR Seminar is covered by this session approval. The two seminars share the same accredited content; the Nevada seminar teaches Nevada's rating worksheet.
- Credit: 8 CE hours (Nevada-licensed DCs only)
- Approval number: NV27-535
- Approval term: 07/14/2026 to 12/31/2026
Full accreditation statement
CIRS AMA Guides 5th Edition Exam
- Credit: 4 AAFP Prescribed credits (Self-Study/Online)
- AAFP application number: 109842
- Term of approval: 07/20/2026 to 07/20/2027
Full accreditation statement
This session approval also covers the NIRSAT Exam.
Chiropractic CE credit is not offered on certification exams.
NIRSAT Exam
- Credit: 4 AAFP Prescribed credits (Self-Study/Online)
- AAFP application number: 109842
- Term of approval: 07/20/2026 to 07/20/2027
- AAFP session: credited under the CIRS AMA Guides 5th Edition Exam session approval
Full accreditation statement
The NIRSAT Exam is covered by this session approval. It is the same accredited examination with additional Nevada-specific questions.
Chiropractic CE credit is not offered on certification exams.
CIRS AMA Guides 6th Edition Exam
This exam does not currently carry continuing education credit. Credit is pending and will be listed here once confirmed.
How to Receive Credit for an AAEME Program
The credit process for AAEME courses is straightforward. Credit is issued upon successful completion of the course and, where applicable, a passing score on the associated certification exam. It is documented on the certificate of completion.
- 01 Enroll in the course
CME/CE credit eligibility is listed on each course's enrollment page. Paid courses include credit eligibility in the enrollment fee.
- 02 Complete the course requirements
Coursework is completed online and self-paced. Some programs include a certification examination. Credit is contingent on successful completion of all program requirements.
- 03 Receive your certificate
Certificates are issued upon completion and document the AAEME program completed, with a statement of credit availability that refers to this page for the full accreditation details. Certificates serve as the official record for licensure renewal, hospital credentialing, and specialty board reporting.
- 04 Submit credit to your licensing body
Submission of CME/CE credit to your state board, specialty board, or licensing authority follows that body's standard process. Your certificate, together with the accreditation details published on this page, provides the documentation needed for self-reporting.
Credit for PA-Cs, PTs, and Other Providers
AAEME's accredited credit is designed for physicians, and the curriculum is open to all licensed healthcare professionals. PA-Cs benefit directly from the existing AAFP accreditation, and physical therapists can often self-report. AAEME is not pursuing additional profession-specific accreditation.
AAEME's physician CME is issued as AAFP Prescribed credit, which the NCCPA recognizes toward PA-C certification maintenance. PA-Cs earn the same credit as physicians on the paid courses and exams, with no separate application or fee.
AAFP creditMost state PT licensing boards accept continuing education through their standard self-reporting process. Submit the course details to your board following its process; requirements vary by state.
Self-reportAAEME does not hold profession-specific accreditation for nursing, occupational therapy, or other non-physician professions, and is not currently pursuing it. Occupational therapy boards generally require pre-approval of courses, which AAEME does not have. All licensed providers are welcome to enroll; whether coursework counts toward continuing education is determined by each profession's licensing authority.
Not offeredCME/CE and Free Foundations Courses
CME/CE credit is offered only on credit-eligible paid courses and exams; free courses never carry credit, and some paid programs may not. The free IR Eval Fundamentals library is open educational content with no credit pathway attached. This keeps the Foundations library genuinely free and removes the per-learner accreditation fees that would otherwise need to be passed on.
Where a program carries credit, it is included in the enrollment fee. No separate processing fee.
The free Foundations library is open to any licensed provider with a free AAEME account. CME/CE credit is not offered on these courses. If you need formal continuing education credit, see our certification courses.
Common Questions About AAEME Credit
Direct answers to the questions physicians and other healthcare professionals most often ask about CME/CE credit for AAEME programs. Specific credit hour totals and accrediting body designations are always confirmed on each course's enrollment page.
Are AAEME courses currently accredited for CME credit?
Yes. Credit-eligible AAEME courses and certification exams carry CME credit accredited through the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Credit hours vary by program; the current hours, approval numbers, and official statements for every credit-eligible program are listed on the continuing education page. Free courses never carry credit, and not every paid program does. CME credit for the CIRS AMA Guides 6th Edition exam is pending and will be announced once confirmed.
Why AAFP and not a different CME accreditor?
The American Academy of Family Physicians is one of the most widely accepted CME accreditors in the United States. AAFP-accredited credit is recognized across specialty boards, state medical board renewal requirements, and hospital privileging processes. For physicians, the practical question is whether their licensing authority and specialty board will accept the credit; AAFP accreditation answers that across the broadest possible range of contexts.
Will the CME credit count toward my specialty board requirements?
AAFP-accredited CME credit is generally accepted by specialty boards across medicine, including the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) member boards. Specific category designation and acceptance depend on each board's current rules. Physicians should confirm acceptance with their specialty board's continuing certification requirements before relying on any single source for compliance.
How are chiropractors covered for CE credit?
Nevada-licensed DCs earn CE hours on the approved courses, currently the AMA Guides 5th Edition Advanced and the Nevada PTSD, TBI & Stress Disorders IR Seminar at 8 CE hours each. CE credit for DCs is offered on approved courses only, never on the certification exams, and is not available for DCs licensed outside Nevada.
I'm a nurse, PT, OT, or PA-C; can I take AAEME courses?
Yes. AAEME courses are open to all licensed healthcare professionals. PA-Cs benefit directly from the existing accreditation: AAEME's CME is issued as AAFP Prescribed credit, which the NCCPA recognizes toward PA-C certification maintenance. Most state PT boards accept self-reported continuing education. AAEME does not hold profession-specific accreditation for nurses, OTs, or other professions and is not currently pursuing it; credit acceptance is determined by each profession's licensing authority.
Can I get CME/CE credit for the free Foundations courses?
No. CME/CE credit is not offered on the free IR Eval Fundamentals library. The Foundations library is intentionally open educational content. If you need formal continuing education credit, see the credit-eligible programs listed in the Accreditation Details section above.
Is credit included in the course fee?
Yes. Where a program carries credit, CME credit, and CE credit for Nevada-licensed DCs on the approved courses, is included in the enrollment fee. There is no separate processing fee. Credit eligibility and hours are listed on each course's enrollment page.
Why doesn't my certificate list the full accreditation statements?
Accrediting bodies require lengthy official statements that would crowd a certificate into illegibility. AAEME certificates instead carry a short statement of credit availability and refer to this page, where the complete accreditation details for every program are maintained: credit hours, approval numbers, approval terms, and each accrediting body's official statement in full. Because the detail lives here, your certificate stays legible and remains accurate when an approval term renews.
How do I submit my AAEME credit to my licensing board?
Each licensing board has its own self-reporting process for continuing education credit. AAEME issues a certificate of completion with a statement of credit availability that refers to this page for the full accreditation details. The certificate, together with the details published here, contains the documentation most boards require. Submission methods, deadlines, and any additional requirements are determined by each licensing authority.
Questions About Credit for a Specific Course?
Each course's enrollment page lists current credit eligibility, accrediting body, and credit hours. For questions about a program's credit status, use our contact form.