Definition
CME ENDURING MATERIALS are printed, recorded, or computer assisted instructional materials which may be used at various locations and which, in themselves, constitute a planned activity of continuing medical education. Examples of such materials for independent learning by physicians include programmed texts, audiotapes, videotapes, and computer assisted instructional material which either stand alone or are used in combination with written materials. They do not include reference materials such as books, journals, or manuals.
Standards
1. Design and use of enduring materials will be consistent with the PEMC Medical Education mission statement.
2. Enduring materials will be developed and implemented based upon identified needs of PEMC’s physician staff.
3. All enduring material will have explicit educational objectives. These objectives will be developed by the sponsor and will be communicated to the prospective participants.
4. The medium or combination of media chosen by the sponsor must be appropriate to meet the stated objectives.
5. The overall length of the recorded materials and estimated study time for completing the activity must be specified.
6. The material will contain a statement that identifies the material as a CME activity planned and produced in accordance with ACCME principles and standards.
7. The enduring material will be reviewed regularly - at least annually and more often if indicated by new scientific developments. This review must demonstrate that findings from the evaluation process are used in revising, updating, or planning future versions of the enduring material.
8. The date of the original release, and most recent review date if applicable, will be prominently displayed after the title.
9. Sponsors of enduring materials must have a mechanism to record and, when authorized by the participating physician, to verify participation.
10. Enduring materials or a cover letter will communicate the following to prospective participants:
- target audience of physicians
- specific learning objectives or needs addressed
- topics/education content
- faculty developing or presenting the material and their credentials
- the medium or combination of media used
- method of physician participation in the learning process
- hours of approved Cat 1 credit for the activity
- date of original release
- date of most recent review and update or approval
- evaluation methods
Process
1. Applications for enduring material Cat I accreditation will be submitted to the Medical Education Office (MEO).
2. The MEO will review the application for completeness in meeting the guidelines as outlined above. This will include:
- identification of the target physician audience
- the education needs being addressed and how they were identified
- a specific statement of educational objectives
- the educational content of the enduring material
- the media to be used
- the faculty to be involved in development and/or presentation
- the method to ensure production quality
- the plan to market, distribute, and effectively encourage physician participation
- requested hours of Cat 1 credit
3. The completed application will then be presented to the Medical Education Committee (MEC) for approval.
4. The MEO will approve the application for a specified number of hours of Cat 1 credit and for a defined time interval (not to exceed 1 year).
5. The MEO will assist in production of the enduring material, marketing, and distribution. This will include use of mailing lists maintained by the MEO.
6. A cover letter will accompany all enduring material and include:
- target audience of physicians
- specific learning objectives or needs addressed
- topics/education content
- faculty developing or presenting the material and their credentials
- the medium or combination of media used
- method of physician participation in the learning process
- hours of approved Cat 1 credit for the activity
- date of original release
- date of most recent review and update or approval
- evaluation methods
7. There will be an annual report (on the expiration date of the enduring material as originally approved by the MEC) to the MEC on all enduring materials including a summary of participants evaluations, post material test results, and a financial report where appropriate. The MEC will then use this information in deciding on reapproval.
Approved Medical Education Committee - April 1998
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