What are the AMA core requirements to certify any activity for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit”?
The AMA’s Core Requirements for all activities that are certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ are that each activity must: • Conform to the AMA’s definition of CME. • Address demonstrated educational needs. • Communicate to prospective participants a clearly identified educational purpose and/or objectives in advance of participation in the activity. • Be designed using AMA approved learning formats and learning methodologies appropriate to the activity’s educational purpose and/or objectives; credit must be based on AMA guidelines for the type of learning format used. • Present content appropriate in depth and scope for the intended physician audience. • Be planned in accordance with the relevant CEJA opinions and the ACCME Standards for Commercial SupportSM, and be nonpromotional in nature. • Evaluate the effectiveness in achieving its educational purpose and/or objectives. • Document credits claimed by physicians for a minimum of six years. • Be certified for AMA PRA Category 1 C
