CME Resources
Trusted references for accreditation standards, credit systems, and the organizations that shape continuing medical education
The links below point to the accrediting bodies, credit systems, and professional organizations we work with most often. If you have a question about how any of these standards apply to your program, get in touch—we're glad to help.
Accrediting Bodies
The primary organizations that set standards for continuing education across the healthcare professions.
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
Sets national standards for accredited CME and authorizes providers to certify AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
Accredits continuing pharmacy education and administers the CPE Monitor system.
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Accredits nursing continuing professional development and credentials nurses through ANCC certification.
- Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education
A collaborative accreditation framework from ACCME, ACPE, and ANCC for interprofessional team-based education.
Credit Systems & Reporting
- AMA PRA Credit System
Overview of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™—the credit most widely accepted by state medical boards and specialty boards.
- NABP CPE Monitor
The national system for tracking pharmacy continuing education credit.
Standards & Compliance
- ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence
The compliance framework governing independence, disclosure, and commercial support in accredited CE.
- ACCME Accreditation Criteria
The requirements accredited providers must meet for initial accreditation and reaccreditation.
- ACCME Policies
Current policies on activity types, commercial support, enduring materials, and more.
Specialty Boards & MOC
- American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
The umbrella organization for 24 specialty boards and the ABMS Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program.
- ACCME CME for MOC
Information on how ACCME-accredited activities can be registered for MOC credit with participating specialty boards.
Industry Organizations
- Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions
The leading professional association for continuing education in the health professions.
- Society for Academic CME (SACME)
A community of academic CME professionals focused on research, scholarship, and leadership.