CPD Accreditation/Certification Application Form
In order to facilitate the accreditation process, ensure you are completing the most current CPD accreditation/certification application form (ADD LINK TO FORM).
- Ensure to answer all the questions
- Complete and submit a certificate template or a certificate request form (ADD LINK TO FORM)
- The completed and final version of the application form, including all final versions of the supporting documentations, must be submitted all at the same time 8 weeks prior to the start date of the activity. Late fees will apply if the application form and/or supporting documentations are received less than 8 weeks prior to the start date of the activity
Submit All Supporting Documents
- Signed and completed application form (SPC Chair signature, pg. 12)
- Invitations / promotional materials: flyers, brochures, website links, blogs, etc.
- Speaker invitation template and communication stating CPD standards
- If funding was received: provide signed letter(s) of agreement(s) and the sponsorship prospectus
- If funding was received: provide the commercial interest branding: logos, colors, symbols, etc.
- If the SPC/PO chooses to delegate to a third-party payment of expenses: provide the signed agreement detailing the roles and responsibilities
- Copy of the schedule (provide preliminary if not finalized)
- Signed copy of the Financial Competing Interests Form – if applicable (Scientific Planning Committee Chair, pg.13)
- Signed copies of the Declaration of Potential Conflict of Interest Forms – Scientific and Organizing Planning CommitteesÂ
- Signed Ethical Review Form (SPC Chair signature, pg. 14)
- If requesting RCSPC MOC credits: Declaration form to be completed by SPC member affiliated with RCPSC – (pg. 15)
- If requesting CFPC Mainpro+ credits: Declaration form to be completed by SPC member affiliated with the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University FMHS and the CFPC member that resides in Quebec – (pg. 16 & 17)
- Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) meeting minutes, summary of comments from email correspondence, etc. ensure to include and highlight discussion of mandatory key elements
- Needs Assessment: summaries used to identify the development of the activity
- Evaluation form template that will be disseminated to participantsÂ
- PowerPoint Slide Set - Content (PDF of slides not acceptable) – mandatory for activities funded by one for-profit or not-for-profit organization If the activity is presented in English and French, submit PPTs in both languages
- Slides that will be presented to participants with the SPC and speakers conflicts of interest disclosure statements
Submit your accreditation/certification application form and supporting materials via email to cpd.med [at] mcgill.ca.
If requesting Section 3 credits, ensure to include the following supporting documents:
- Copy of budget
- Learning objectives and scoring sheet
- Participant’s reflection tools
- Participant’s feedback strategies
- Sample participant’s correct and incorrect answers report
- Instructors evaluation tool, ex.: videotaped assessment
Accreditation/Certification Approval
Once the activity has been approved, CPD will send you:
- An email notification stating the activity was accredited/certified
- A letter of the official approval, including the type of credits and total number of credits granted, the Associate Dean’s comments and the deadline for submitting your final report
- Official wording that must appear verbatim on the final printed material
Accreditation/Certification Review Fees
Once the review has been completed, an invoice indicating all fees (+ applicable taxes) linked to your activity will be submitted to you. Please see the classifications listed below to identify which system applies to you.
1. External to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ’s Accounts Receivable Office will be sending you a detailed invoice with all applicable fees.
2. Hospital Departments
This is a hospital policy. We require a Purchase Order number (PO) document from your Purchasing Department. The request could be made once you receive a quote from our Office. Please issue the PO number and document under the Vendor/Supplier indicated below:
ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University
Accounts Receivable
3465 Durocher St., Suite #323
Montreal, QC H2X 0A8
Contact: Maria Anania – maria.anania [at] mcgill.ca
Telephone: 514-398-2311 │ Fax: 514-398-1327
3. ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ University Units - paying via FOAPAL
The CPD Office will be sending you a detailed invoice with all applicable fees.
Final Report
To be completed and submitted to the CPD Office 8 weeks after the end of the accreditation period.
- Ensure to answer all the questions.
- The following supporting documents must be submitted with the completed final report form:
- Final Activity Program/Schedule/Agenda
- Final promotional materials distributed to participants
- All Participants List
- Sign-in-Sheet/Proof of Attendance
- Compiled results (summary) of evaluation forms
- Signed copies of the conflict of interest disclosure forms – only forms not submitted with the accreditation/certification application form
Submit your final report form and supporting materials via email to cpd.med [at] mcgill.ca.
Should you be submitting any documentation via Drop Box or another file hosting service, please ensure to provide access for at least an 8-week duration and admission to multiple users.