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Frequently Asked Questions About Psychiatry Online CME



Who provides credit for Psychiatry Online CME activities?

Are Psychiatry Online CME courses designated as offering AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM?

How will I obtain documentation of CME credit for Psychiatry Online CME courses?

    After completing an Psychiatry Online CME course, you will have an opportunity to print a Certificate of Completion. The My CME page retains a record of courses you have taken on the Psychiatry Online CME site. The American Psychiatric Association also retains records of your course completion.

Why doesn't My CME show my credits for all CME courses I've taken through APA?

    The Psychiatry Online My CME page shows credits awarded for only those courses taken online at journals.psychiatryonline.org. Credit for courses taken online at www.psych.org and at American Psychiatric Association annual meetings are recorded at www.psych.org/cme; you can also use that CME Recorder to add and manage all of your CME credits.

Is my CME credit based on a passing score?

    No. CME credit for Psychiatry Online CME courses is based on the activity of self-study (reading the journal articles and textbook chapters and related materials, taking the exam, and reviewing any incorrect answers). You will be given an opportunity to enter the number of credits earned through self-study at the completion of the course.

What is the best approach for taking a Psychiatry Online CME quiz?

    Participants should read the self-study material, and then go to the quiz. Leaving the quiz partway through will cause the user to lose his/her answers. After completing the quiz, the user will be provided with the correct answers and links from each question back to the self-study material.

What is the CME requirement for APA Members?

    The American Psychiatric Association requires participation in a total of 150 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities within a 3-year reporting period for its members. At least 60 hours must be in category 1 CME activities. APA CME Certificates are issued to members upon receipt of a complete 3-year report of CME activities. The APA CME report form can be filed electronically on the APA web site. You can also obtain a report form by contacting educme{at}psych.org..

How do I contact the APA Department of CME?

    You can contact the American Psychiatric Association Department of Continuing Medical Education at educme{at}psych.org.

Does APA have other online CME programs?

    Yes. The American Psychiatric Association offers a number of CME courses online at www.psych.org/cme.



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