Accreditation Packages
General Information
Before you start planning an accredited/certified event, please contact CPDME at CPDME.Accreditation@dal.ca. We are happy to help clarify what is required or to answer any questions you may have.
NOTE: For our office to accredit/certify a program, the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine must be significantly involved in the planning of the program. Therefore, at least one physician, faculty member of the Dalhousie Faculty of Medicine must be included in the planning committee.
Specific Information
The College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) have different accreditation/certification categories.
| CFPC (any category can be certified at any level) |
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 |
Group Learning Self-Larning Assessment |
| RCPSC | Section 1: Group Learning Section 3: Simulation Section 3: Self-Assessment |
NOTE: The CFPC and RCPSC are making changes to their standards/program structure. These changes are anticipated to occur in late 2024. We will do our best to keep our website and documents up to date. Please contact us if you have any questions.
Due to the changes in the CFPC's certification structure, the deadline for processing Level 2/3 applications is November 12, 2024. That means any Level 2/3 applications ought to be submitted by September 17, 2024.
Most programs fall under the Level 1/Section 1 Group Learning category, and our standard accreditation/certification package (below) has been developed accordingly. Please contact us if you require further information about the different categories and/or if you intend to apply for Level 2/3 or Section 3 credits. (We will ensure you have the correct application forms and category requirements.)
Accreditation Application Package
NOTE: Please download and save the documents to your computer before completing the forms in your word processor.
| Required Reading | |
|---|---|
| Accreditation/ Certification Policy | Explains our accreditation/certification requirements, with links to additional resources and information. |
| FAQs | Answers to common questions. |
| National Standard | States the standards/requirements that accredited programs must meet to safeguard their integrity from the influence of sponsoring organizations. |
| CMA Guidelines | Guides physicians in determining how to appropriately interact with industry and effectively mitigate bias and undue influence. |
| Tools/Resources | |
|---|---|
| Sample Speaker Letter | Sample/template for communicating program details and requirements to speakers/presenters. |
| Sample Evaluation Surveys | Samples/templates for the program evaluation survey. |
| Sample Sponsor Agreement | Sample/template for the sponsor written agreement. |
| Sample Disclosure Slides | Sample/template for the 3-step disclosure process. |
| Dalhousie CPDME logo | For use on event brochures, agendas, syllabuses, websites, etc. |
| CFPC Quick Tips: Writing Learning Objectives | Explains the requirements for writing learning objectives with examples. |
| RCPSC Learning Objectives Verbs | List of possible verbs for learning objectives. (Also includes verbs to avoid.) |
| Keyword Options | Possible keyword options (for #46 of the application form). |
| Required Forms | |
|---|---|
| Standard Application Form | To be completed by the planning committee Chair. |
| Conflict of Interest (COI) form | Part 1 to be completed by the planning committee Chair or designate. Part 2 to be completed by all planning committee members (except administrative staff), speakers/presenters, moderators, facilitators, and authors. |
| Planning Committee Membership (PCM) form | Part 1 to be completed by the planning committee Chair or designate. Part 2 to be completed by all physicians on the planning committee. |
NOTE: Level 2/3 and Section 3 applications must have all the documentation for a standard application, as well as the appropriate Level 2/3 and/or Section 3 application form and supporting documentation. Please contact us CPDME.Accreditation@dal.ca for details.