Accreditation FAQ

Where can I find the accreditation information for a specific course?

For accreditation information for a specific course select the tab " Accreditation" on the course page or reference the accreditation page.

Can I receive AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™?

Yes, please visit Accreditation Info to access information for a specific course.

Can I receive American Board of Internal Medicine Maintenance (ABIM) of Certification (MOC) points?

Yes, please visit Accreditation Info to access information for a specific course

Can I receive AAPA Category 1 CME credit?

Although our courses are not accredited for AAPA Category 1 CME credit, the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accepts for Category 1 CME credit activities designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation. It is the learners responsibility to ensure available credits offered are applicable to their own licensure, etc. requirements.

Can I receive ANCC contact hours for your courses?

Yes, please visit Accreditation Info to access information for a specific course.

Can I receive AANP contact hours for your courses?

Although our courses are not accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP), the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) does recognize participation in activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and ANCC contact hours from organizations accredited by Joint Accreditation. It is the learners responsibility to ensure available credits offered are applicable to their own licensure, etc. requirements.

Can I receive ACPE contact hours for your courses?

Yes, please visit Accreditation Info to access information for a specific course.

Can I receive AAFP (American Academy of Family Physicians) credit for your courses?

The AAFP has reviewed the LIVE series activity Outpatient Medicine Update, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. This activity is approved for 16 AAFP Prescribed credits.

The AAFP has reviewed the LIVE series activity Hospital Medicine Update, and deemed it acceptable for AAFP credit. This activity is approved for 16 AAFP Prescribed credits.

Our other courses offering AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ and AOA-approved activities are automatically accepted as AAFP Elective credit.

Can I receive AOA credit for your courses?

Our LIVE courses are classified as AOA Category 2A Activities. The online courses are designated as AOA Category 2B Activities.

Can I receive EACCME ECMEC® credit for your courses?

European physicians attending live events (worldwide except in Europe) that have been certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, will be awarded AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.European physicians completing e-learningfrom accredited providers in the U.S. that have been certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, will be awarded AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.A procedure for the conversion of AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ into ECMEC®s will be installed when appropriate. Physicians interested in converting AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ to EACCME ECMEC® credit should contact the UEMS https://www.uems.eu/

Can I receive CFPC credit for your courses?

Yes. The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) has a reciprocal credit reporting agreement with the  American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Our Live courses are AAFP accredited.The CFPC also accepts credits from activities accredited for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Visit https://www.cfpc.ca/en/education-professional-development/mainpro/claiming-credits-from-national-and-international-o for more information.

Can I receive Royal College credit for your courses?

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada have renewed their agreement with AMA (American Medical Association) to accept ABIM (American Board of Internal Medicine) MOC credits as Royal College MOC Section 3 credits.

Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of the following toward the Royal College’s MOC Program:

accredited group learning activities offered by an accredited provider within the ACCME system (including those that are Jointly Accredited) for Section 1; and

accredited “CME for MOC” activities offered by an accredited provider within the ACCME system (including those that are Jointly Accredited) for Section 3.