How do I earn CME credits?
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians. AACAP designates its educational activities for a maximum amount of hours of credit that can be claimed towards the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
Are AACAP’s CME programs accredited?
Yes. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
Does the AACAP keep records of my ongoing CME activities?
The AACAP keeps a record of which CME activities you have registered for. It is up to the attendee to keep track of which sessions he or she has attended throughout the meeting, and claim only those hours actually spent in the educational activity.
How can I obtain a duplicate CME certificate from an AACAP meeting?
Duplicate certificates may be obtained by contacting Kaitlin Bresnahan, CME Coordinator, at 202.966.7300 ext. 139 or at kbresnahan@aacap.org.
How can I obtain the CME certificate I earned from one of AACAP’s online CME activities?
If you have successfully completed one of AACAP’s online CME activities, you may print your certificate directly from your computer.
Will I earn CME credits by purchasing the MP3 files, audio tapes, CD’s, or notebooks from AACAP’s meetings?
No, CME credit is not available for MP3 files, audio tapes, CD’s or notebooks purchased from AACAP meetings.
How many category 1 CME credits do I need to fulfill my state requirements?
As each state requirements are different, for information on your specific state’s CME requirements, please contact your state medical board directly.
Do the online CME activities have an expiration date?
Yes. The online CME activities expire one year after their launch date. The expiration dates for AACAP’s online activities are as listed below:
• 2007 Psychopharmacology Update – Online CME Program: September 1, 2008
• 2008 Psychopharmacology Update – Online CME Program: April 30, 2009
• Early Onset Bipolar Disorder, What Those in the Know, Know: April 18, 2009
CME and Maintenance of Certification – What’s the Difference?
As a professional medical organization, one of AACAP’s roles is to provide continuing education to its members. The CME activities that the AACAP offers are designed to improve clinical treatment of children and adolescents, improve the health and development of infants, children and adolescents, carry out research in basic science, and keep child and adolescent psychiatrists up-to-date on recent developments within the field. AACAP does not require its members to complete a certain number of credit hours each year.
The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) require that all child and adolescent psychiatrists certified after 1994 become recertified every ten years. The AACAP and the ABPN have joined in a collaborative process that links lifelong learning with self assessment in child and adolescent psychiatry to recertification. AACAP aims to help members maintain their certification.
The ABPN’s four Maintenance of Certification components include 1)evidence of professional standing; 2) lifelong learning and self-assessment - this process requires members to earn 30 hours of category 1 CME credits annually for a total of 300 hours in the 10-year cycle, and complete self-assessment activities; 3) complete performance in practice modules; and 4) take a cognitive exam at the end of the 10-year cycle. AACAP’s CME programs provide a way to aid members in the recertification process.
