Joint Accreditation Resources

AAPA: Format-Specific Guidelines for Designating AAPA Category 1 CME Credit

When awarding American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Category 1 CME credit, jointly accredited organizations must comply with the requirements established by AAPA. Please see the following Format-Specific Guidelines document for instructions on awarding AAPA Category 1 CME credit.

ACPE: Guidance to Award ACPE Credit

When awarding continuing pharmacy education (CPE) credit, jointly accredited organizations must utilize the online submission of activity and participant information via CPE Monitor™. For instructions on awarding ACPE credit, please refer to Guidance for Jointly Accredited Providers to Award ACPE Credit document on the Joint Accreditation website.

ACPE: ACPE vs. IPCE Credit

ACPE and IPCE credits are automatically transmitted to CPE Monitor by the CE provider. IPCE activities that are transmitted to CPE Monitor are activities where pharmacists and/or pharmacy technicians are considered part of the targeted interprofessional health care team audience.

ADA: Guidance for Jointly Accredited Providers Offering Continuing Dental Education Credit

When awarding American Dental Association's Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) credit, jointly accredited organizations must comply with the credit requirements established by ADA CERP. For instructions on awarding this credit, please see the Guidance for Jointly Accredited Providers Offering Continuing Dental Education Credit document for instructions.

ANCC: Certificates of Completion and Awarding Contact Hours for Nursing as a Joint Accreditation Provider

When awarding American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) contact hours, jointly accredited organizations must comply with the credit requirements established by the ANCC. Please refer to the FAQ instructions on awarding ANCC contact hours.

APA: American Psychological Association Standards for Awarding Credit

When awarding American Psychological Association (APA) credit, joint accredited organizations must comply with the requirements established by APA. For instructions on awarding this credit, please see the APA Standards for Awarding Credit document.

ASWB: Awarding ASWB ACE Credit Instructions

When awarding Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) credit, jointly accredited organizations must comply with the credit requirements established by ASWB ACE. Please refer to the Guidance for Jointly Accredited Organizations Planning to Offer ACE Credit document for instructions.

BOC: Guidelines for Awarding Board of Certification Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Athletic Trainers

When awarding Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Athletic Trainers, jointly accredited providers must comply with credit requirements established by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer. Please refer to these instructions on awarding BOC CEUs.

CDR: Guidelines for Awarding Credit for Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs)

When awarding Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs) for Registered Dietitians (RDs) and Dietetic Technicians, Registered (DTRs), jointly accredited providers must comply with credit requirements established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Please refer to the instructions on awarding CPEUs and issuing certificates.