GET YOUR CPD ACCREDITED BY CSPM
Gain recognition for high-quality Continuing Professional Development activities. Apply for CSPM Accreditation today.
OVERVIEW
As a CPD provider accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, the CSPM accredits programs developed by physician organizations and co-develops accredited programs with industry partners for credit under the Royal College’s Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program.
*All applications for College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) certification of CPD activities for Mainpro+ credits must be submitted through CFPC directly. Click here for more information.
CPD CO-DEVELOPMENT
CSPM offers accredited CPD programs through a co-development process with non-physician organizations and industry partners.
To explore co-development opportunities, please contact Leah Salvage, Executive Director at lsalvage@pallmed.ca.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
CSPM ACCREDITATION COURSES
Unsure about the accreditation process? CSPM has two online, asynchronous courses that will walk you through the process and standards. We will reimburse your course registration fees upon application.
CSPM Accreditation Program:
Applicant’s Edition
National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities
*For information on all of CSPM’s accreditation modules, including the Reviewer’s Edition, click here.
HAS YOUR PROGRAM BEEN DEVELOPED BY A PHYSICIAN ORGANIZATION?
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada requires that activities must be planned by a physician organization to be eligible for accreditation. Activities planned by non-physician organizations must be co-developed by a physician organization or an accredited provider. The application form must be completed by a member of the physician organization that developed or co-developed this event.
If you are uncertain whether your organization meets the definition of a physician organization, please complete How to Identify a Physician Organization or email cpd@pallmed.ca. To view the Royal College’s definition of a Physician Organization, click here.
| Examples of physician organizations | Examples of non-physician organizations |
|---|---|
| Faculties of medicine Hospital departments or divisions Medical societies Medical associations Medical academies Physician research organizations Health authorities not linked to government agencies Canadian provincial/territorial medical regulatory authorities (MRAs) | Disease-oriented patient advocacy organizations Government departments or agencies Medical education or communications (MEC) companies (for-profit & non-profit) For-profit online educators, publishing companies, or simulation companies Small groups of physicians working together to develop educational programming |
DOES YOUR PROGRAM MEET THE STANDARDS OF ACCREDITED CPD?
The program’s design and delivery must comply with the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities <link to document> and the CMA’s Guidelines for Physicians in Interactions with Industry.
TYPES OF ACCREDITATION & EDUCATIONAL STANDARDS
| Section 1: Group Learning Activities | Section 3: Self-Assessment Programs | Section 3: Simulation Activities |
FEES
| Application Fee | Accreditation Fee | |
| Section 1- Webinar / up to 1-day program | $100 | $750 |
| Section 1 – Multiday program | $200 | $1,250 |
| Section 3 | $200 | $1,000 |
Application fees are non-refundable and are put towards the accreditation fee.
Add $500 if there is commercial support.
Late fees apply to any application received within 6 weeks of the event.
APPLICATION PROCESS
| 1. | Complete the 2 CSPM Accreditation Learning Modules (Applicant’s Edition + National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities) |
| 2. | Review Requirements |
| 3. | Prepare materials |
| 4. | Submit Application. The application fee is due upon submission. An incomplete application or missing information may delay the processing of your application. Ensure you have included all required documentation. |
| 5. | Your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified once a decision has been made. |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
| 1. | Completed Accreditation Application Form |
| 2. | Copies of the scientific planning committee minutes |
| 3. | A sample conflict of interest form and policies for the process of identifying, disclosing, and mitigating identified conflicts of interests. This is required regardless of whether the CPD activity was financially supported or not |
| 4. | The summary of the needs assessment results |
| 5. | The overall and session-specific learning objectives |
| 6. | The budget for this activity that details the receipt and expenditure of all sources of revenue |
| 7. | The sponsorship and/or exhibitor prospectus developed to solicit sponsorship/exhibitors for the activity |
| 8. | If sponsorship has been received for this activity, attach the written agreement that is signed by the CPD provider organization and the sponsor |
| 9. | Promotional materials that will be used to promote or advertise the activity (for example, invitations, email announcements etc.) |
| 10. | The preliminary and final program |
| 11. | The evaluation form(s) developed for this activity. |
| 12. | The template for the certificate of attendance that will be provided to the participants. |
SUBMIT APPLICATION
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