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For the benefit of our members and others interested in occupational
and environmental medicine issues, ACOEM is interested in presenting
quality educational programs that are consistent with our educational
mission. As a provider accredited by the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), our educational offerings
are designed and delivered within the parameters established by
the ACCME’s Essential Areas and Policies and the
American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award
(AMA PRA).
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AMA Definition of Continuing Medical Education (CME)
CME consists of educational activities that serve to
maintain, develop, or increase knowledge, skills, and professional
performance and relationships a physician uses to provide services
to patients, the public, or the profession. CME represents that
body of knowledge and skills generally recognized and accepted by
the profession as within the basic medical sciences, the discipline
of clinical medicine, and the profession of health care to the public.
Education Content
CME providers must ensure that the content of the educational activities
they designate for AMA PRA category 1 credit is scientifically based,
accurate, current, and objectively presented. Educational needs
– as identified by expert opinion, prior study, or an analysis
of evaluations or examinations from earlier activities – should
guide activities and the development of learning objectives. Group
needs can be determined from practice profiles, peer reviews, self-assessments,
or case audits. New medical knowledge, responsibly presented, can
serve as a basis for sponsoring a program.
Providers may certify non-clinical subjects (e.g., office management
or physician-patient communication) for AMA PRA category 1 credit,
so long as these are prepared specifically for a physician audience.
In addition, CME programs may describe or explain alternative health
care practices, provided they also discuss the existing level of
scientific evidence that supports the practices. However, education
that advocates specific alternative therapies or teaches how to
perform such procedures without evidence or general acceptance in
the profession that supports their efficacy and safety cannot be
designated for AMA PRA category 1 credit.
Responsibilities of an Accredited Organization for Joint
Sponsorship
An accredited provider may jointly sponsor a CME activity with a non-accredited
entity, or co-sponsor with another accredited provider, a CME activity
designated for AMA PRA category 1 credit. The activity must satisfy
all accreditation and AMA (PRA credit system) requirements.
The accredited provider must take full responsibility for the certified
activity, which includes but is not limited to planning, implementing,
and evaluating the activity. The accredited provider’s name
must appear prominently on all promotional materials. If
more than one accredited provider sponsors an activity, then one provider
should assume responsibility for the activity and designate the credit. The
Physician’s Recognition Award, August 2002
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Please review the appropriate joint sponsorship application form carefully
to determine your interest in having your education activity jointly sponsored
with ACOEM. If you decide to pursue joint sponsorship, please complete
the appropriate application form and return it with the information indicated
on page three of the application. Non-profit organizations applying to
ACOEM for Joint Sponsorship must supply ACOEM with an IRS Letter of
Determination.
The non-refundable Application Processing Fee for
ACOEM joint sponsorship applicants is $195.00 ($125.00 for non-profit
organizations). In addition, approved activities are assessed an Activity
Fee based on the number of credits approved. Activity Fees
are payable upon notification of approval. Fee schedules are listed in
the application forms.
As you begin the process, remember that all aspects of the program, including
content, outline, and potential faculty are subject to input from the
ACOEM Committee on Joint Sponsorship. Until your activity is
approved for joint sponsorship, please do not confirm any details.
ACOEM
will deny applications for any activities promoted prior to ACOEM review
and approval.
Should you have any questions, please contact Barbara Choyke
at 847-818-1800 extension 367, or send us an via our feedback
form.
We look forward to receiving your application for joint sponsorship.
Joint
Sponsorship Application Forms |
Application Review Process
For-profit Organizations
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Application
Forms for Enduring Materials |
Introduction to Enduring
Materials
For-profit Organizations
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for ABPM MOC EPIQ Credit
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