Continuing Education Credit

For Physicians

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and Star Legacy Foundation. The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of California, San Diego School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 21 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Other Healthcare Professionals

A certificate of participation will be provided to all other healthcare professionals for requesting credits in accordance with state boards, specialty societies, or other professional associations.

Many societies and credentialing bodies accept the AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as an equivalent if the topic is relevant to the applicant’s field or discipline.

If participants have doubts whether an activity will qualify for CE, they should contact their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for re-licensure registering for the course.

Midwives, Nurse Practitioners, and Registered Nurses

The American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ issued by organizations accredited by the ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education).

For the purposes of re-licensure most State Boards of Nursing accept AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ for attendance at structured learning activities offered by organizations accredited by the ACCME.

Midwives, Nurse Practitioners and Registered Nurses may receive a maximum of 21 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this course.

Physician Assistants

The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Physician assistants may receive a maximum of 21 hours of Category 1 credit for completing this course.

Social Workers

Star Legacy Foundation is an approved continuing education provider by the Minnesota Board of Social Work.  Social Workers can claim up to 21 hours of credit for completing this course.