Why Partner with the CME Professional Education Council for CME Accreditation?

The CME Professional Education Council streamlines the process of accrediting your continuing medical education programs. Our process allows you to show learners that you have passed our review process and meet all standards ensuring ethics, evidence based medical practice, and non-biased education. Our accreditation adds significant value and marketability to your educational activities.

Key Benefits:

Expand Your Reach

Elevate Credibility

Visual Recognition

Enhanced Visibility

Connect with a vast, dedicated audiences in multiple medical practices (physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners).

Demonstrate your commitment to excellence by meeting the rigorous, high-level criteria set by CME Professional Education Council.

Gain authorization to use the CME Professional Education Council logo across your marketing and promotional materials.

Broaden your activity’s exposure by listing it on the official CMEPEC CME calendar (additional fees may apply).

Expand Your Reach

Connect with a vast, dedicated audiences in multiple medical practices (physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners).

Elevate Credibility

Demonstrate your commitment to excellence by meeting the rigorous, high-level criteria set by CME Professional Education Council.

Visual Recognition

Gain authorization to use the CME Professional Education Council logo across your marketing and promotional materials.

Enhanced Visibility

Broaden your activity’s exposure by listing it on the official CMEPEC CME calendar (additional fees may apply).

The Value of the CMEPEC Designation for Learners

When a medical provider sees that an activity is designated for CME credit through the CME Professional Education Council, they know:

Structure & Duration

Transition to Practice

Programs must be intensive, minimum of 10-month, full-time training experiences.

The curriculum must support the transition from academic preparation to advanced clinical practice for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Associates/Assistants.

Structure & Duration

Programs must be intensive, minimum of 10-month, full-time training experiences.

Transition to Practice

The curriculum must support the transition from academic preparation to advanced clinical practice for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Associates/Assistants.

Oversight and Integrity

The CME Professional Education Council, in alignment with national standards, exercises professional judgment in the interpretation and application of all accreditation requirements. This oversight ensures that CME credit is awarded exclusively to activities that are educationally sound and appropriate for the medical learners.
Please Note:

Authority

Evolution of Standards

We reserve the right to deny any activity, or specific portions of an activity, that does not align with the intent of these standards.

The continuing education environment is dynamic. Because requirements evolve to reflect the latest in health systems science and clinical practice, previous credit determinations do not influence current reviews. Approval of a prior session does not guarantee the approval of future applications.

Authority

We reserve the right to deny any activity, or specific portions of an activity, that does not align with the intent of these standards.

Evolution of Standards

The continuing education environment is dynamic. Because requirements evolve to reflect the latest in health systems science and clinical practice, previous credit determinations do not influence current reviews. Approval of a prior session does not guarantee the approval of future applications.

Eligibility, Criteria, and Policies

The CME Professional Education Council utilizes a criteria-based accreditation system aligned with national standards. Our goal is to award CME credits for high-quality clinical and professional educational activities that empower healthcare professionals to enhance patient care and professional performance. Every application undergoes a rigorous review to ensure educational and scientific merit, appropriate audience scope, and full compliance with legal, ethical, and professional obligations.

Structure & Duration

Programs must be intensive, minimum of 10-month, full-time training experiences.

Transition to Practice

The curriculum must support the transition from academic preparation to advanced clinical practice for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Associates/Assistants.

Eligibility Requirements

To secure CME approval through the CME Professional Education Council, providers must adhere to the following:

Standards Compliance

Proactive Application

Medical Provider Relevance

Participation Verification

Plan the activity in accordance with the CMEPEC criteria.

Apply for approval prior to the event or activity launch date. Retroactive approval is strictly prohibited.

Ensure the content empowers medical providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare systems, or advance the profession.

Establish a clear mechanism to record and verify learner participation in advance

Objective-Driven Design

Feedback & Evaluation

Data Retention

Reporting Agreement

Share meaningful educational goals or learning objectives with prospective participants before the activity begins.

Collect post-activity evaluations to assess program quality and the extent to which learning objectives were achieved.

Maintain comprehensive attendance and participation records.

Agree to provide follow-up data after the accreditation period, including a final count and a summary of evaluations.

Eligibility Requirements

To secure CME approval through the CME Professional Education Council, providers must adhere to the following:

Standards Compliance

Plan the activity in accordance with the CMEPEC criteria.

Proactive Application

Apply for approval prior to the event or activity launch date. Retroactive approval is strictly prohibited.

Medical Provider Relevance

Ensure the content empowers medical providers to improve patient outcomes, enhance healthcare systems, or advance the profession.

Participation Verification

Establish a clear mechanism to record and verify learner participation in advance

Objective-Driven Design

Share meaningful educational goals or learning objectives with prospective participants before the activity begins.

Feedback & Evaluation

Collect post-activity evaluations to assess program quality and the extent to which learning objectives were achieved.

Data Retention

Maintain comprehensive attendance and participation records.

Reporting Agreement

Agree to provide follow-up data after the accreditation period, including a final count and a summary of evaluations.

CMEPEC Accreditation Criteria

The CME Professional Education Council emphasizes accurate credit reporting to reduce the administrative burden on the learner.

Specific Certification

Specific Certification

Participation Verification

Providers must issue certificates reflecting the precise number of credits earned by each individual participant. Issuing "generic" certificates that list only the total available credits is not permitted.

Providers must maintain a mechanism to record and verify actual learner participation.

Each certificate must include the specific number of credits claimed, the appropriate credit designation statement, the learner’s name, and the official CMEPEC CME logo.

Specific Certification

Providers must issue certificates reflecting the precise number of credits earned by each individual participant. Issuing "generic" certificates that list only the total available credits is not permitted.

Participation Verification

Providers must maintain a mechanism to record and verify actual learner participation.

Certificate Requirements

Each certificate must include the specific number of credits claimed, the appropriate credit designation statement, the learner’s name, and the official CMEPEC CME logo.

Become an Accredited CME Provider

As an Accredited CME Provider through the CME Professional Education Council, your organization stands at the forefront of medical excellence. This prestigious designation signifies that every piece of content you produce is held to the most rigorous industry standards for continuing medical education. By aligning with our comprehensive framework, you ensure that your educational interventions are scientifically sound, evidence-based, and free from commercial bias, providing learners with the high-quality training necessary to improve patient outcomes.

Under this institutional accreditation, your entire organization is recognized as meeting the CMEPEC benchmarks for educational integrity and administrative rigor. This means your CME content is pre-approved for accreditation and is authorized to bear the official CMEPEC logo, a hallmark of quality trusted by PAs, NPs, and physicians alike. This "Seal of Approval" serves as a powerful indicator to the medical community that your programs are designed by experts who understand the nuances of modern clinical practice.

Ultimately, being an accredited provider streamlines your ability to deliver impactful learning while elevating your brand's marketability. It shifts the focus from individual activity approval to a broader organizational standard of excellence. With the CME Professional Education Council as your partner, you demonstrate a permanent commitment to the professional development of the healthcare team and the advancement of the medical profession as a whole.

How to Apply for CMEPEC Accreditation

Application Timeline

To ensure a seamless review process, please adhere to the following scheduling requirements:

Standard Submission

Rush Applications

Minimum Lead Time

Standard Review Time

Certificate Requirements

Submit your application at least 28 days prior to the activity start date. For simple activities.

Submissions made fewer than 28 days in advance are subject to mandatory rush fees and will receive a decision within 7 calendar days.

Applications submitted fewer than 7 calendar days before the activity start date will not be accepted.

Please allow up to 4 weeks for the CME Professional Education Council Review Panel to reach a decision. This timeline may vary based on application volume and the need for additional information.

Each certificate must include the specific number of credits claimed, the appropriate credit designation statement, the learner’s name, and the official CMEPEC CME logo.

Standard Submission

Submit your application at least 28 days prior to the activity start date. For simple activities.

Rush Applications

Submissions made fewer than 28 days in advance are subject to mandatory rush fees and will receive a decision within 7 calendar days.

Minimum Lead Time

Applications submitted fewer than 7 calendar days before the activity start date will not be accepted.

Standard Review Time

Please allow up to 4 weeks for the CME Professional Education Council Review Panel to reach a decision. This timeline may vary based on application volume and the need for additional information.

Certificate Requirements

Each certificate must include the specific number of credits claimed, the appropriate credit designation statement, the learner’s name, and the official CMEPEC CME logo.

Application Fees

The CME Professional Education Council classifies accreditation applications into three categories (Accredited CME Provider, Simple Approval and Complex Approval) based on the scope and funding of the activity.

Accredited CME Provider Status

Simple Applications

Complex Applications

Your company can receive, 1 to 10 years or accredited cme provider status based on review of CMEPEC..

An activity is classified as Simple if it meets all of the following criteria:

  • The request is for five (10) or fewer CME credits.
  • The activity receives no commercial support.

An activity is classified as Simple if it meets all of the following criteria:

  • The request is for more than five (10) CME credits.
  • The activity receives commercial support (regardless of number of credits).

Accredited CME Provider Status

Your company can receive, 1 to 10 years or accredited cme provider status based on review of CMEPEC..

Simple Applications

An activity is classified as Simple if it meets all of the following criteria:

  • The request is for five (10) or fewer CME credits.
  • The activity receives no commercial support.

Complex Applications

An activity is classified as Simple if it meets all of the following criteria:

  • The request is for more than five (10) CME credits.
  • The activity receives commercial support (regardless of number of credits).

Service Category

Application Fee

Annual Fee

Rush Fee (optional)

Accredited CME Provider

$3,500

$2,500

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Simple Application

$3,500

$500/CME Program

$1,000/CME Program

Complex Application

$3,500

$1,000/CME Program

$1,500/CME Program

Service Category

Application Fee

Annual Fee

Rush Fee (optional)

Accredited CME Provider

$3,500

$2,500

--

Simple Application

$3,500

$500/CME Program

$1,000/CME Program

Complex Application

$3,500

$1,000/CME Program

$1,500/CME Program

The Seal of Accreditation

Programs that achieve accreditation are authorized to use the CME Professional Education Council Seal of Accreditation. This emblem serves as a public-facing mark of excellence, indicating that the program meets the highest national standards for postgraduate APP/APC training.