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Why is my learner credit data being rejected when I submit more than once for a particular learner?
PARS will send a rejection report when learners are rejected by the board. The email will contain an error message explaining what caused the rejection (for example the learner has already earned the maximum amount of points for the activity). Providers can also see the reason for rejection by… More
Will ACCME offer an online and social media platform designation to help accredited providers?
Based on feedback from the call for comment, the ACCME does not currently plan to offer a special designation for online platforms. If circumstances warrant such a designation in the future, the ACCME will consider it. Any organization may apply to ACCME for a corporate… More
Will I have to demonstrate compliance with the new Standards for activities planned prior to 2022 but not released or taking place until 2022?
As with any transition to new or revised requirements, we understand that planning for some activities will pre-date the opportunity to implement changes in your organization’s processes. For those activities, (planned in 2021 but taking place or released in 2022), we would not expect to see… More
With data changing so quickly, is it appropriate to offer enduring materials only for a limited time?
Yes. You can make enduring materials available for as short or as long a period as you choose, as long as the enduring materials continue to meet applicable ACCME requirements. The ACCME requires enduring CME materials to be reviewed (and updated, if necessary) at least once every three years.… More
With respect to the Educational Needs Criterion, must educational need for each activity be grounded in actual data that has been collected and analyzed?
The Educational Needs Criterion requires that the educational needs that underlie the professional practice gaps of learners be incorporated into the CME activities. However, the CME provider does not have to collect that needs data. There are many sources of needs data that relate to… More