Online learning

There are special requirements for Online CME because of the nature of the activities:

  • Activity Location: ACCME-accredited providers may not place their CME activities on a Web site owned or controlled by a commercial interest.
  • Links to Product Web sites: With clear notification that the learner is leaving the educational Web site, links from the Web site of an ACCME accredited provider to pharmaceutical and device manufacturers' product Web sites are permitted before or after the educational content of a CME activity, but shall not be embedded in the educational content of a CME activity.
  • Transmission of information: For CME activities in which the learner participates electronically (e.g.., via Internet, CD-ROM, satellite broadcasts), all required ACCME information must be transmitted to the learner prior to the learner beginning the CME activity.
  • Advertising: Advertising of any type is prohibited within the educational content of CME activities on the Internet including, but not limited to, banner ads, subliminal ads, and pop-up window ads. For computer based CME activities, advertisements and promotional materials may not be visible on the screen at the same time as the CME content and not inter-linked between computer windows or screens of the CME content.
  • Hardware/Software Requirements: The accredited provider must indicate, at the start of each Internet CME activity, the hardware and software required for the learner to participate.
  • Provider Contact Information: The accredited provider must have a mechanism in place for the learner to be able to contact the provider if there are questions about the Internet CME activity.
  • Policy on Privacy and Confidentiality: The accredited provider must have, adhere to, and inform the learner about its policy on privacy and confidentiality that relates to the CME activities it provides on the Internet.
  • Copyright: The accredited provider must be able to document that it owns the copyright for, or has received permissions for use of, or is otherwise permitted to use copyrighted materials within a CME activity on the Internet.

Access Enduring Materials

Accreditation Statements for Enduring Materials

  • Enduring Material - Direct Sponsorship"The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
    The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of _____ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)â„¢.

    Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity."Enduring

    Material Joint Providership
    (Note: Complete "name of non-accredited provider" appropriately.)
    "This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint providership of Wayne State University School of Medicine and (name of non-accredited provider). The Wayne State University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians."
    The Wayne State University School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of _____ AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)â„¢.

    Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity."