ACCME Post-Test Requirements for Enduring Materials

  Nov 3rd, 2025   -     Uncategorized   -  

ACCME Post-Test Requirements for Enduring Material

Applies to online/self-study activities (e.g., web modules, recordings, PDFs with assessment).

What’s Required

  • Post-test is required to assess learner knowledge/competence at the end of the activity.
  • Align questions to learning objectives and core content covered.
  • Define a passing score (commonly 70–80%) and allow reattempts as your policy permits.
  • Document results and retain summary data to support outcomes reporting (knowledge/competence change).
  • Pair with an evaluation (learner feedback form) to capture self-assessment and satisfaction.

Recommended Post-Test Design

  • At least 5–10 objective items (MCQ/TF/matching) mapped to objectives.
  • Include answer keys and brief rationales where feasible.
  • Randomize item order and limit attempts if desired; surface only pass/fail if you need tighter controls.
  • If pre-test is used, mirror key constructs to show measurable learning gain.

Implementation Checklist

  • ☐ Objectives reviewed and mapped to test items
  • ☐ Passing threshold set (e.g., 80%) and reattempt policy defined
  • ☐ Evaluation form attached to activity completion flow
  • ☐ Reporting captures #attempts, pass rate, average score, objectives missed
  • ☐ Records retained per your retention policy

Sample Language (drop-in)

Assessment Requirement: To receive credit, learners must complete a post-test aligned with the activity’s learning objectives and achieve a passing score of 80%. Unlimited reattempts are permitted. Correct answers and brief rationales will be shown after passing.

Documentation: Aggregate post-test results will be recorded to measure changes in knowledge/competence and to support accreditation outcomes reporting.

Reporting Fields to Capture

  • Learner ID, completion date/time
  • Score (%), pass/fail, attempts
  • Objective-to-item mapping and item-level performance
  • Evaluation completion status


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