In Canada, conferences, courses, workshops and seminars must be approved by an accredited CPD provider. Section 1 approval will be recognized by the following statement on program materials: “This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Section 1) as defined… Read more »
I participated in a group learning activity approved for AMA PRA Category 1, AAPA Category 1, AAFP Prescribed or CFPC Mainpro/Mainpro+ Certified Group learning credits. Are these credits approved for MOC Section 1?
August 31st, 2016For PAs, group learning activities developed by the AMA PRA for Category 1, the AAPA for Category 1, the AAFP for Prescribed credits or the CFPC Mainpro+ Certified Group learning can be recorded as accredited activities under Section 1 of… Read more »
Where can I report my attendance at a conference held outside of Canada or a conference held overseas?
August 31st, 2016All live conferences or live courses held outside of Canada can be reported as accredited group learning activities under Section 1 of the MOC Program if they are developed by a university, academy, college, academic institution or physician organization.
I attended an educational dinner event hosted by a pharmaceutical company. Where can I record these hours?
August 31st, 2016These hours cannot be claimed for credit within the MOC Program. However, this event may encourage you to continue your learning and develop a personal learning project (see PLP question).
Can working or clinical rounds be self-approved for MOC Section 1 credits?
August 31st, 2016No. In order for rounds, journal clubs or small group learning activities to be self-approved for MOC Section 1 credits, they must meet the accreditation standards as defined by the Royal College. These standards include the establishment of a planning committee,… Read more »