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CSEM Proposal for Co-developed Activity Non-physician |
PROPOSAL FOR A CO-DEVELOPED ACTIVITY
Non-physician organizations must apply for co-development with the Canadian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (CSEM). Co-development is defined by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) as the process by which two or more organizations — at least one of which must be a physician organization — prospectively collaborate to develop and implement an accredited educational activity.
As an accredited provider of the RCPSC, CSEM assumes responsibility for the content of all activities co-developed with non-physician organizations and ensures adherence to the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities.
POLICIES
As an accredited provider of the RCPSC, CSEM assumes responsibility for the content of all activities co-developed with non-physician organizations and ensures adherence to the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities.
POLICIES
- CSEM must be involved in planning all aspects of the CPD activity with the co-developer from the beginning of the planning process.
- CSEM has ultimate authority over all decisions and is accountable to ensure that the administrative, educational and ethical accreditation standards for the co-developed activity are met.
- CSEM is responsible to receive any financial and in-kind support for the development of the program. CSEM and the scientific planning committee (SPC) cannot be required to accept advice from a co-developer or sponsor as a condition of financial and in-kind support.
- A CSEM representative, appointed by CSEM, will participate fully in the activities of the SPC including content development, program design, speaker selection, implementation, and evaluation.
- Co-developed Section 1 group learning activities amust adhere to the RCPSC CPD Activity Accreditation Standards for the Maintenance of Certification Program and Section 3 self-assessment programs must adhere to the RCPSC Standards for accredited self-assessment programs.
- CSEM prefers multiple sponsors or co-developers, but this is not a requirement.
- Co-development of the CPD activity will be recognized by a statement on all program materials which will be provided to the applicant when accreditation is complete.
PROCEDURES
- The non-physician organization calls CSEM’s executive director to explore potential topics.
- The non-physician organization submits a proposal to co-develop an activity.
- The proposal is reviewed by the CSEM CPD committee. Modifications may be required before the proposal is accepted.
- If accepted, CSEM and the co-developer sign an agreement outlining mutual responsibilities for the development and delivery of the program, CSEM accreditation and fees, activity budget and how funds will be managed.
- Once the agreement has been signed by both parties, CSEM appoints a representative to the SPC who will participate fully in the planning activities.
- The SPC develops the program content and materials, and submits the program to CSEM for final review along with an accreditation application form, required supporting documentation and fees.
- CSEM’s CPD committee and subject experts (if needed) review the activity (including slides, promotional materials, handouts, etc.) to ensure the program is in compliance with accreditation standards. Changes may be required before accreditation is granted.