AMA Guides Fifth Edition — Certification of Training

Subscribers to online training on the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, Fifth Edition – Mastery will receive Certification of Training at no additional cost upon completion of the following steps. Please note that the approach for psychologists and psychiatrists is somewhat different since the content is different, as described below.

Approach (For All Except Psychologists and Psychiatrists)

Complete the learning experiences provided at www.emedicolegal.com, with a total time being a minimum of 40 hours and a maximum of 170 hours.

  • Solve the pre-test before starting the course to know where you stand right now.
  • View all presentations and videos relevant to their scope of practice.
  • Try to attend all the modules (around 200) for the best learning experience that teaches impairment evaluation and report creation.
  • Perform the case exercises for chapters that may be used in the assessment of impairment.
  • Solve all the quizzes at the end of each module.
  • Solve the post-test at the end of the course.

Upon meeting all of the above requirements, you will receive immediately by email your Certification of Training.

Psychologists and Psychiatrists

The approach is slightly different:

1. Complete the learning experiences provided at www.emedicolegal.com, with a total time being a minimum of 10 hours.

  • View all presentations and videos relevant to your scope of practice. Focus on Chapters 1, 2, 14, and 18, and review Chapter 13 relevant to central nervous system dysfunction.
  • View the Interview in Chapter 14. Mental and Behavioral Disorders with Les Kertay, Ph.D. (1:38)

2. Complete the 25-item assessment on the Fifth Edition provided at www.certifiedrater.com. This focuses on principles, mental and behavioral disorders, and pain. Note you need to complete Step 3 (below) to receive a Certificate of Training.
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3. Complete the Application Form (no additional fee, restricted to individual subscribers of www.fifthedition.com).

Note the Application Form (Click here for the form, this is an active hyperlink) includes:

  • Affirming your involvement in the training.
  • Providing your examination score from the Assessment  (You must score at least 70% to receive the certificate.)

Upon meeting all of the above requirements, you will receive immediately by email your Certification of Training.