Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education has announced accreditation details for an upcoming continuing education activity. The event, scheduled to provide continuing education for healthcare professionals, has received joint accreditation from multiple organizations, including the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
The conference will offer participants a range of credit designations. Physicians may claim up to 16.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, while nurses can earn 16.25 ANCC contact hours. Physician assistants will have access to 16.25 AAPA Category 1 CME credits, and pharmacists may receive 16.25 hours of ACPE credit. Social workers will also be eligible for 16.25 live continuing education credits through the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program.
Accreditation and Credit Designations
The conference is accredited for interprofessional continuing education (IPCE), offering 16.25 hours of credit for healthcare teams. Additional designations include 16.25 MOC points for the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification program and credit toward the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification requirements. Participants who claim credit will receive a certificate of participation, with details reported to relevant boards within specified timelines.
Continuing Education Opportunities
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education emphasizes that the conference is planned for healthcare professionals across disciplines. Credit eligibility varies by profession, with specific guidelines outlined by each accrediting body. For example, pharmacists will have their credits submitted to the NABP CPE Monitor within 60 days, while social workers must verify acceptance with their state or provincial regulatory boards. The conference’s accreditation underscores its role in advancing patient care through structured educational programming.
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