Can you get CME from Medscape?

Activities with a red “CME/CE” next to them have credit available. After completing the course, including passing the test, you will receive the CME/CE credit.

Is Medscape a CME Category 1?

Activities hosted on the Medscape Education website are certified for American Medical Association (AMA) Physician’s Recognition Award (PRA) Category 1 credit.

Is Medscape ANCC approved?

Medscape is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Commission on Accreditation to provide continuing nursing education. ANCC credit is generally accepted for all nurses (RNs, LPNs, and advanced practice nurses like nurse practitioners).

Does Medscape report to CE Broker?

The board accepts AMA PRA Category 1 credit from national providers with ACCME accreditation, like Medscape. For these activities, you will need to report your credit into CE Broker.

Is Medscape CE free?

Medscape Education (medscape.org) is the leading destination for continuous professional development, comprising 30+ specialty-focused websites offering thousands of free CME/CE courses (ranging from 0.25 credits to 2 credits AMA PRA credits) and not-for-credit activities for physicians, nurses, and other healthcare …

How do I get a category 1 CME?

In the US, AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ may only be awarded by the AMA or by organizations accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) or an ACCME-recognized state medical society (SMS). Visit the ACCME Web site for a list of all currently accredited CME providers.

How much CME Do I need California?

50 CME hours
The Medical Board of California requires 50 CME hours every two years. The renewal period ends on the last day of the physician’s birth month, every 2 years.

What is a Category 2 CME?

The AMA defines Category CME 2 as: The AMA recognizes that there are other educational experiences that may not be developed by an accredited CME provider or may not qualify for direct credits, but that do provide valuable learning for the physician.

Is Medscape licensed?

Medscape, LLC is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

What is the difference between CE and CME credits?

At its simplest, the difference between CME and CE is that Continuing Education applies to all licensed medical professionals, whereas Continuing Medical Education applies primarily to physicians. In essence, all CME is CE, but not all CE is CME.