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Can faculty take an active role in the provider's mechanism(s) to mitigate relevant financial relationships?
Yes. The ACCME considers faculty to be agents of the accredited provider. So, when the provider, after identifying that a financial relationship is relevant, directs teachers/authors to take actions to assist in the mitigation of relevant financial relationships, a provider's mechanism is… More
Can I engage patients as planners and teachers in CME activities without compromising privacy and confidentiality?
Patients are often important contributors to educational activities and we encourage providers to engage patients as planners and faculty. Providers should seek appropriate guidance from institutional policies and practices concerning the protection of confidential and private information when… More
Can I offer different types of MOC credits for the same activity?
Yes, you may offer learners the opportunity to earn different types of credits for the same activity as long as the activity meets the different requirements for each available credit type. To determine what specific credit combinations learners may earn for each board and their requirements,… More
Can I register CME activities related to COVID-19 for MOC?
Yes. Our blog post, "Responding to COVID-19: CME for MOC," includes suggestions and resources to help you provide physicians with current, relevant COVID-19 education that also helps them meet Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. You can also visit our COVID-19 Educator Resources… More
Can I register non-specialty specific CME activities for MOC?
Yes, training on broad, cross-specialty topics can be registered for MOC as demonstrated by the professional practice gap(s) and content of the activity and if the provider is meeting all requirements listed in the program guide. Here are some examples:
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support… More
Can I register the same activity for multiple boards?
Yes, activities which are relevant to multiple specialties can be registered for more than one board. Certain activities may be relevant to any specialty.
Can I report partial credit for participants that have not earned the maximum amount of credit available for the activity?
Yes. Learners can be reported for their engagement in an activity up to the maximum amount available. Learners can be reported in quarter-hour increments (.25) and can be reported within the same activity multiple times depending how/when the credit is earned.
The American Board of… More
Can I use simulation to measure performance change in the Improves Performance Criterion?
Yes, provided that the simulation includes assessment of the learner’s or learners’ actions, behaviors, and skills.