How is a CME course planned?
The first step is determining the educational need. At Physicians Insurance this is as simple as looking at our claims data for frequency and severity. More information on educational need can come from surveys to physicians, members of our committees, new practice guidelines or techniques, the medical literature, and many other sources. The second step is to link identified education needs with desired results. This is done through learning objectives. The best learning objectives are built around a documented need that allows for measurement of results. The third step involves evaluating the effectiveness of the CME course in meeting the identified need. The best way to do that is to demonstrate how, as the result of the course, improvements in practice, patient safety, or patient health were achieved.
Related Questions
- Does the agency have to submit course materials, powerpoint presentations, handouts, etc. along with the Agency CME Program Approval Form?
- Does every course or activity for CME credit need to be listed on the form and signed by the coordinator or proctor?
- How many Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits can I earn by taking the TNT course?
