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AMA Guides training resources

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  1. Available courses
  2. AMA training videos
  3. Providers for AMA Guides training
  4. AMA Guides education on AMA Ed Hub
  5. Additional resources

Find a list of organizations offering training for the latest updates for the AMA Guides Sixth Edition, covering the spine, musculoskeletal, and nervous system content. Also access training modules that offer CME and information on training for previous AMA Guides® editions.

Available courses

Mastering the 2024 AMA Guides® Impairment Ratings, presented by the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators (IAIME)

Unlock the full potential of musculoskeletal evaluation with the comprehensive “Mastering the 2024 AMA Guides Impairment Ratings” webinar training series. Designed for medical and legal professionals, this interactive series offers step-by-step instruction on the updated AMA Guides Sixth 2024, with a detailed focus on impairments such as upper limb evaluations. Each session combines expert-led lectures, real-world patient examples, and practical rating exercises to ensure deep understanding and confidence in impairment reporting. 

Earn up to 6.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ with the International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators’ new on-demand four-part webinar series led by J. Mark Melhorn, MD, co-chair of the AMA Guides® Editorial Panel, and Barry J. Gelinas, MD, DC, advisor to the AMA Guides Editorial Panel. Learn more.

AMA Guides 6th Edition 2024 Updates: Upper Limb, Lower Limb, Spine and Nervous System

This course will instruct participants in the proper application of the three updated musculoskeletal chapters (upper extremity, lower extremity, spine) and updated nervous system chapter reflected in the AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 6th edition 2024 Digital.

The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine designates this activity for a maximum of 3.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Learn more. 

AMA training videos

AMA Guides® Lunch & Learn presentation

This presentation provides an overview of new content to the AMA Guides Sixth 2024. Learn how recent updates enhance the accuracy and reliability of impairment rating process.

Digital platform training

In-depth AMA Guides Sixth training

Videos from the AMA Guides Editorial Meetings offering in-depth guidance on using the new musculoskeletal content in the AMA Guides Sixth 2024.

Providers for AMA Guides training

  1. American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons―Workers' Compensation Course

    Virtual training option covering AMA Guides Fifth and Sixth Editions (offered on an annual basis).

  2. American Board of Independent Medical Examiners

    Virtual and live training options covering AMA Guides Fifth and Sixth Editions.

  3. American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine

    Virtual and live training options covering AMA Guides Fifth and Sixth Editions.

  4. eMedicoLegal

    Virtual training courses cover all editions of AMA Guides.

  5. International Academy of Independent Medical Evaluators

    Virtual and live training options covering all editions of AMA Guides.

  6. WorkCompCentral

    Offers virtual and live training covering AMA Guides Fifth Edition.

Note: Individuals and organizations are responsible for verifying if a training program aligns with state or jurisdictional requirements for impairment ratings. The AMA does not endorse or accredit vendors for AMA Guides training.

AMA Guides education on AMA Ed Hub

Browse the AMA Guides Education, the CME modules of AMA Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment. The guides incorporate science, evidence-based medicine and assessment tools to provide a rigorous methodology to enable a fair and consistent evaluation. Learn more. 

Additional resources

Explore expert insights designed to help you confidently analyze and apply the new AMA Guides musculoskeletal content. These peer-reviewed journal articles provide practical guidance, best practices, and in-depth perspectives to support your work.

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