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Continuing Medical Education Web Cast Events Frequently Asked Questions and Demonstration Websites What company manages CMEConnect.org? CMEConnect.org is managed by Blitz + Associates, Inc., a medical education company dedicated to quality, cost-efficient services, serving the healthcare industry since 1990. In addition, internet technology expertise is provided by Intersites, Inc. It will depend upon your current resources available for on line learning activities. Some organizations would prefer that CMEConnect.org serve as the hosting site for all aspects of the learning activity and report back the results to the association. Others would prefer that we host the accreditation component only. We also can serve as the complete provider of internet learning services or provide resources as needed for:
What are the opportunities for industry-supported sponsorship of educational programs featured through CMEConnect.org and how will our organization and clinical audiences benefit? Hopefully, your membership currently benefits, in part, from the millions of dollars spent each year in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry by corporations providing grant funding or direct funding in support education. Through the resources of CMEConnect.org your members will gain access to a new world of educational programs easily accessible through web-based learning tools. The sponsorship of these learning activities, under accreditation guidelines, will enable your organization to expand its educational service line without making an investment in the technology or staff resources required to deliver the programs. We will jointly review the educational needs of your membership, potential industry sponsors for needed programs, and explore how CMEConnect.org will best complement your existing on line learning resources or enable you to cost-effectively and efficiently establish this resource for your membership or target audiences. The team of CMEConnect.org will manage all the other necessary steps involved to ensure the program is a success. Can CMEConnect.org serve as a Joint Sponsor of accredited programs for physicians, nurses and other professionals? Blitz + Associates, Inc., the management company for the CMEConnect.org website, may serve as a Joint Sponsor (called a Secondary Sponsor) under ACCME (Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education®) guidelines; ACPE (Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education) guidelines or other accreditation provide where Joint Sponsor is permissible. In this scenario, Blitz + Associates, Inc. will follow all requirements to ensure compliance with accreditation regulations. How does the clinician earn accreditation and receive their certificate(s)? The clinician will be required complete a program evaluation form and post-test on line. Upon successful completion of the post-test, a personalized accreditation certificate will be issued to their computer. Comprehensive data tracking and outcomes measurement is provided. How long does it take to develop an internet-based learning program and launch it to our membership? From an overall timeline perspective, it takes about four to six months to secure industry sponsorship funding, complete the program planning process, content development, production, accreditation, promotion, registration, and launch of a new internet based learning program such as a seminar/lecture web cast. Upon identifying the program opportunity and sponsor, we will develop a program timeline and budget for your review. How can I learn more about this sponsorship program and explore this new educational opportunity for our membership or clinical audiences? To view a demonstration of one of our web cast programs and e-Learning Center capabilities, please visit:
Case study descriptions of the above programs are featured on our Case Study Examples page. It would be our pleasure to meet with you and discuss how your organization and its membership may benefit from working in collaboration with the resources of CMEConnect.org. Please contact: Alan Blitz, Partner and Director, CMEConnect.org |
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