CME Certificate Language

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]1. Provider Accreditation Statement For CME certificates, the language must follow the accreditation requirements of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The wording is not arbitrary—ACCME requires specific statements so learners, auditors, and licensing boards can clearly see: • Who the accredited provider is • What activity was accredited • How many credits were earned • Which credit designation applies This confirms that the organization issuing the credit is accredited. Below is the core language components that should appear on a certificate. Standard wording: “This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of iiCME and [Partner Organization]. iiCME is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.” Key elements: • Mentions ACCME • Mentions joint providership • Identifies iiCME as the accredited provider 2. Credit Designation Statement This states how many AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ the learner can earn. Standard wording: “iiCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of X AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.” Key compliance elements: • “AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™” • Maximum credit amount • Claim credit proportional to participation 3. Activity Information Certificates typically include the following fields: • Activity title • Learner name • Date of completion • Credit amount awarded • Format (Live, Enduring Material, Internet Activity) • Provider name (iiCME) Example: Participant: Dr. Jane Smith Activity: Peptide Therapy in Clinical Practice Completion Date: March 15, 2026 Credits Earned: 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ Provider: iiCME 4. Signature / Issuing Authority Certificates often include: • Authorized signature (provider representative) • Provider name • Location Example: Issued by iiCME ACCME Accredited Provider Madison, Wisconsin 5. Optional but Common Additions Many CME certificates also include: • Activity ID or course number • Provider contact information • ACCME provider logo or identifier (logo media file – SharePoint > iiCME > Marketing > https://altuscampus.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/iiCME/IgAslixNsEnpSpEvq4BMKv1dAXQZOqCSw05q5V9bejnl1Zg?e=M2GZR8) • Certificate ID for verification What NOT to Do ACCME is strict about avoiding: ❌ Marketing language ❌ Claims about clinical outcomes ❌ Statements implying endorsement ❌ Promotional branding from commercial supporters Certificates should remain purely administrative documentation. Example Joint Accreditation: Advera Care For jointly provided, the certificate must show: • iiCME as the accredited provider • Advera Care as the joint provider Example header: Jointly Provided by iiCME and Advera Care Best Practice Many accredited providers also include a certificate verification number to support audits and transcript validation. Example: Certificate ID: CME-2026-00415 ✔ Bottom line A compliant CME certificate should always include: 1. ACCME accreditation statement 2. Credit designation statement 3. Activity and learner information 4. Issuing authority 5. Joint providership attribution (when applicable)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]