Enable ACCME should be checked for any activity awarding credits. This tab is used to transmit activity and learner data to the ACCME Program and Activity Reporting System (PARS). It is important that the information is accurate. 

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Please note:

  • If the activity is not awarding credit, it is important to uncheck Enable ACCME and do not complete the tab.
  • Editing an existing activity will activate the ACCME tab, which you will then need to complete.

Basics.

Activity Title. Should match title entered in the Course Description tab

Activity Format. Should match the format selected in Course Description Tab (Course Format & Instructions)

Activity Duration. Should match information the entered Event Date in the Course Description tab

Information for Learners.

IPCE Activity. The ACCME defines IPCE as educational experiences where  members from two or more healthcare professions learn together.

Yes If the activity is awarding multiple types of credit

No   If only awarding a single credit type (not including attendance)

ACCME Credits. The selected credit types and amounts should replicate the information entered in Course Credit (Course Settings tab). If multiple credit types are needed, select Add Another to add the next credit type and amount.

*For Pharmacy* Do not answer questions until you receive approval from Carolyn Dorn.

Profession. Select the profession(s) aligning with the awarded credit types

Include in CME Passport. Select Yes  if this activity is on the UPMC CCEHS course catalog AND is approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. All other activities, select No.

Description. The information entered in Program Description in the Course Description tab should be replicated here. *This will be marketed to Physicians by the ACCME if CME Passport is activated*

Activity Registration. For UPMC/University of Pittsburgh audience only, please selected Limited. If registration is open external audiences, please select Open to all.

Activity has a participation fee. If the activity has a fee for registration to participate, choose "yes." If the activity has a fee for some learners but not others (e.g., members), then choose "variable". If the free for anyone to complete, choose "no."

MIPS. *Aways leave as no*

REMS. *Aways leave as no*

Accreditation Details.

Internal ID. Needs to match the External Course ID entered in Course Settings tab

Providership. If the activity is accredited through the UPMC CCEHS only, leave as Direct. If one or more accredited and one or more nonaccredited organizations are sponsoring the activity, please select Joint.

Measured Outcomes. For each of the scenarios below, select each of the measured outcomes and it's measurement types. Select add another to add each outcome.

All Courses. Add the following measured outcomes

Learner Competence- Subjective

Learner Performance- Subjective

Learner Knowledge- Subjective

Course with Quiz: (Enduring and MOC): same as above AND add  

Learner Knowledge- Objective

 

Commercial Support Received. Always leave blank, CCEHS management will update if applicable

Commendation Criteria.  Always leave blank

Maintenance of Certification (MOC). Only applies to activities approved for AMA (Physicians)

Also known as Continuing Certification, this applies to physicians maintaining board certification by engaging in continuous professional development. This feature will automatically report the completion of this activity to the learner's board (If included in their user profile).  Leave blank if MOC is not applicable to this activity. If you are unsure, please reach out to [email protected].

 

Miscellaneous. Only applies to activities approved for AMA (Physicians)

Only select live, or enduring. *Exception*: If this is a blended format please select other