Accreditation

MD/DO:
This activity is sponsored by the North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME). NACCME is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. NACCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. This activity has been planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essential Areas and Policies.

Podiatrists:
NACCME is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a sponsor of continuing education in podiatric medicine. This program is approved for 7 continuing education contact hours.

IF ACCRED FOR PODIATRISTS, MUST INCLUDE “COMPLIMENTARY” OR REFUND POLICY

Pharmacists:
The North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

The North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) designates this continuing education activity for 7 contact hours or 0.700 CEUs (Universal Program Number 276-000-08-004-L01-P). A statement of credit will be issued via US mail within 6 weeks after successful completion of the activity post-test. A passing score of 70% is required for successful completion.

Nurses:
ANCC: NACCME is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the PA State Nurses Association for 7 contact hours (Provider Number 110-3-E-06). Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13255, for 7 contact hours.

Dietitians:
The North American Center for Continuing Medical Education (NACCME) is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 7 continuing professional education units (CPEUs) for completion of this program.

Nursing Home Administrators:
This educational offering has been reviewed by the National Continuing Education Review Service (NCERS) of the National Association of Boards of Examiners of Long Term Care Administrators (NAB) and approved for 7 clock hours and 7 participant hours.

Physical Therapists:
Application has been made to the following state PT associations for accreditation: Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas. All others, please turn in your certificate of attendance to your state board.

Illinois PT Association: The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offering established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. Approved for 7.0 CE Hours.