Are you planning programs that are coding related? The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) has agreed to grant full-credit approval for coding-related seminars and educational materials of the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), which includes its state societies, local chapters, and postsecondary medical assisting education programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

So if you are planning a coding related workshop and you want the program added to the list of AAPC approved courses, be sure to submit your Approval Request Form to both the AAMA and the AAPC. You must apply for CEU credit approval at least 30 days prior to the presentation. Once approved, the AAPC will add you to its list of CEU courses, which is sent to AAPC members. Submissions to AAPC should be mailed or faxed to: AAPC; 309 West 700 South; Salt Lake City, UT 84101. Fax: 801/236-2258.

For additional information, contact AAPC at 800/626-2633 or visit http://www.aapc.com/education/CEUs/ceus.html.