Maintenance of Certification (MOC) FAQS

What is Maintenance of Certification?
The Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program is an opportunity developed by the ISCD to streamline the requirements of recertification; track continuing education credits earned towards recertification and provide educational programs to meet the continuing education requirements. MOC is a benefit for Professional and Full ISCD Memberships and requires no additional fees.  Non-members are automatically enrolled in the MOC program upon passing the Certification exam and need to pay the annual MOC fee. Staying current with the MOC program will eliminate the need to re-take and pass the certification exam.

How does MOC affect me if I am currently certified?
If you maintain a Full or Professional level ISCD membership or pay your MOC fee annually and earn the 35 hours of continuing education required during your current 5-year certification period, there would be no additional fee to maintain your certification and you would automatically be recertified for another 5 year period.

How does MOC affect me if I want to become certified?
Once you pass the certification exam, you will be certified for a period of five (5) years and enrolled in the MOC program. The first year is a complementary enrollment (for Community Members and Non-members), after which annual dues apply.  You will have access to at least 7 credits worth of continuing education activities each year through ISCD’s Online Learning Course Catalog.

What is the cost of MOC?
The MOC yearly program fee is included in the Full and Professional Level ISCD Memberships. If you are not interested in becoming an ISCD Member, the cost for our MOC-Only option is $100 for Technologists and $125 for Clinicians annually.

Is there still a recertification application after I am enrolled in the MOC program?
No. ISCD’s MOC program will require you to maintain a Full or Professional level ISCD Membership or the MOC annual renewal throughout your 5-year certification period. You will also need to have obtained 35 credits over those 5 years. Upon review and completion of these requirements, a NEW and UPDATED certification certificate will be mailed to you at the primary mailing address that we have on file.

Where can I see credits I’ve already earned?
You can view your accumulated credits, by navigating to your “Education Transcript“. You can Also check your MOC and credit status by navigating to the “My Certifications” section of your profile.

How do I submit credits not earned through ISCD?
You can submit self-reported credits at any time by navigating to the “Self-Reported Credits” section of your profile. Your accepted credits will be displayed on  your “Education Transcript”.

How do I know when my next Membership or MOC Payment is due?
ISCD makes your Membership/MOC renewal invoice available 90 days before it is due. This invoice can be viewed in the “My Invoices” section of your ISCD profile. ISCD will send multiple physical mail and email reminders of your payment due date. It is the responsibility of the Certified Individual to maintain a current mailing address and email address with ISCD in order to receive your Membership or MOC reminders.

What happens if I do NOT maintain my Membership or MOC?
You will have lapsed in the MOC program and will need to sit for the exam to renew your Certification, or to become certified again if your Certification is terminated.

What happens if I do NOT have my 35 credits to recertify?
You will need to sit for the exam to renew your Certification, or to become certified again if your Certification is terminated..

Can I recertify if I am not a part of the MOC or have ISCD Membership?
Yes. If you choose NOT to maintain your MOC or acquire 35 credits, you can sit for the ISCD exam to renew your Certification.

If CDT certified, am I affected by the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program?
Maintenance of Certification only pertains to CBDT and CCD certified individuals. Those who are CDT certified will continue to recertify by application and 35 credits every 5 years.