Credentialing FAQs
Do I have to pass tests to obtain the continuing education credits
for the course?
Yes. In order to obtain
credit for the course, the course test must be passed with a score of 80% or
greater.
If I do not pass a test, do I have to take the whole course over?
No. You can repeat the
test. Note: Each test can be taken as many times as desired. (There is no additional charge for this.)
Approximately how much money will I have to invest to obtain
Diplomate Status with the American Academy of Spine Physicians? (For Physicians)
The average cost per
online educational credit through the AASP is $10. For example, to obtain 300
continuing education credits to meet the academic criteria for Diplomate status
with the American Academy of Spine Physician (DAASP), the cost would be
approximately $3,000.
Approximately how much money will I have to invest to obtain Fellow
Status with the American College of Spine Physicians? (For Physicians)
The average cost per
online educational credit through the AASP is $10. Diplomate status is required
to be eligible for Fellow status. 300 continuing education credits are required
to meet the academic criteria for Diplomate status with the American Academy of
Spine Physicians (DAASP); therefore, the cost would be approximately $3,000. 200
additional continuing education credits are required to obtain Fellow status
with the American College of Spine Physicians (FACSP); therefore, the total financial
investment required to obtain Fellow status would be $5,000.
Approximately how much money will I have to invest to obtain
Diplomate Status with the American Academy of Spine Specialists? (For Non-Physicians)
The average cost per
online educational credit through the AASP is $10. For example, to obtain 150
continuing education credits to meet the academic criteria for Diplomate status
with the American Academy of Spine Specialists (DAASS), the cost would be
approximately $1,500.
Approximately how much money will I have to invest to obtain Fellow
Status with the American College of Spine Specialists? (For Non-Physicians)
The average cost per
online educational credit through the AASP is $10. Diplomate status is required
to be eligible for Fellow status. 150 continuing education credits are required
to meet the academic criteria for Diplomate status with the American Academy of
Spine Specialists (DAASS); therefore, the cost would be approximately $1,500. 100
additional continuing education credits are required to obtain Fellow status
with the American College of Spine Specialists (FACSS); therefore, the total
financial investment required to obtain Fellow status would be $5,000.
Is the American College of Spine Physicians (which
awards Fellow status to physicians) part of the American Academy of Spine
Physicians?
Yes
Is the American Academy of Spine Specialists (which
awards Diplomate status to non-physicians) part of the American Academy of
Spine Physicians?
Yes
Is the American College of Spine Specialists (which
awards Fellow status to non-physicians) part of the American Academy of Spine
Physicians?
Yes
Do I have to buy the reference books used for textbook review
courses?
No. You may obtain the
reference book from a library or borrow it from a colleague. If you wish to
obtain a textbook, it may be available to members at a discount through the
AASP store or through the publisher via links on the AASP website.
Where do I obtain a list of books used for the Textbook Review
Courses?
The academy also
provides a downloadable/printable list of all continuing education courses and
the material required for each course. Each AASP Textbook Review Course
provides all of the necessary information about the textbook.
How were the textbooks chosen for the Textbook Review Courses?
The AASP Educational
Committee reviewed numerous titles and chose those books/chapters which
together represent a comprehensive study of the spine, spine disorders and
spinecare.
How long will it take for me to complete the academic requirements
for Diplomate or Fellow status with the AASP?
The requirements for
credentialing with the AASP can be obtained at your own pace.
Welcome to the Inform a Colleague area of the Academy Website. The American Academy of Spine Physicians (AASP) strives to implement new and more efficient methods for members to communicate with other healthcare professionals. One of the most effective tools is the online "Inform a Colleague" function. This function can be used to expand and educate your spinecare referral network. It also represents a resource to conveniently inform others about trends in spinecare and about offers of organizations such as the American Academy of Spine Physicians (AASP), the International Spine Association (ISA). The link library also contains an application for membership with the AASP. 
