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ACCME’S Essential Areas and Their Elements Print E-mail
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ESSENTIAL AREA 1: Purpose and Mission

The provider must:

Element # 1.1

Have a written statement of its CME mission, which includes the CME purpose, content areas, target audience, type of activities provided, and expected results of the program.

Element # 1.2

Demonstrate how the CME Mission is congruent with and supported by the mission of the parent organization, if a parent organization exists.

ESSENTIAL AREA 2: Educational Planning and Evaluation
The provider must:

Element # 2.1

Use a planning process(es) that links identified educational needs with a desired result in its provision of all CME activities.

Element # 2.2
Use needs assessment data to plan CME activities.

Element # 2.3
Communicate the purpose or objectives of the activity so the learner is informed before participating in the activity.

Element # 2.4
Evaluate the effectiveness of its CME activities in meeting identified educational needs.

Element # 2.5
Evaluate the effectiveness of its overall CME program and make improvements to the program.

ESSENTIAL AREA 3: Administration
The provider must:

Element # 3.1

Have an organizational framework for the CME unit that provides the necessary resources to support its mission including support by the parent organization, if a parent organization exists.

Element # 3.2
Operate the business and management policies and procedures of its CME program (as they relate to human resources, financial affairs and legal obligations), so that its obligations and commitments are met.

Element # 3.3
Present CME activities in compliance with the ACCME's policies for disclosure and commercial support. (Review full ACCME Standards for Commercial Support of Continuing Medical Education)