2026 Licensing & Certifying Board Update: OCC Requirements (2026 CCHM)

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participants will be able to:
    • Understand the four components of Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC).
    • Identify subspecialties certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine.
    • Readily share information with others regarding Osteopathic Continuous Certification (OCC).

J. Rico Blanco, MSHA (he/him/his)

Certification Director

American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine

J. Rico Blanco has over 20 years of experience in Healthcare Association Management work and holds a Master's in Healthcare Administration. Mr. Blanco has a 360 view of the healthcare industry, having worked in Continuing Medical Education, Graduate Medical Education, and as a residency/fellowship program administrator in roles at the AOA, ACGME, and Advocate Aurora Health.In his personal time, Mr. Blanco is an accomplished fitness instructor and author.

The faculty member, for this activity, has no relevant relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

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Pre-Test
5 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/5 points to pass
Webcast
03/27/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 03/27/2026  |  15 minutes
03/27/2026 at 12:00 PM (EDT)  |  Recorded On: 03/27/2026  |  15 minutes
Session Evaluation
11 Questions
Post-Test
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass
5 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  4/5 points to pass