Physician / Physician Assistants Accreditation
Credit Designation
The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of:
AMA Credits (American Medical Association)
| Course Activity Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BLS CPR | 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| BLS CPR Recertification | 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Healthcare Provider CPR | 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification | 2 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Adult CPR | 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Adult CPR Recertification | 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Basic First Aid | 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Basic First Aid Recertification | 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Blood Borne Pathogens | 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification | 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification | 10 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM |
Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Estimated Time to Completion:
- BLS CPR - 2 Hours
- Healthcare Provider CPR - 2 Hours
- Adult CPR - 1 Hour
- Basic First Aid - 1.5 Hours
- Blood Borne Pathogens - 1 Hour
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 10 Hours
Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria.
AAPA Credits (American Academy of Physician Associates)
| Course Activity Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| BLS CPR | 2 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| BLS CPR Recertification | 2 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Healthcare Provider CPR | 2 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Healthcare Provider CPR Recertification | 2 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Adult CPR | 1 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Adult CPR Recertification | 1 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Basic First Aid | 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Basic First Aid Recertification | 1.5 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Blood Borne Pathogens | 1 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Blood Borne Pathogens Recertification | 1 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) | 10 AAPA Category 1 CME |
| Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Recertification | 10 AAPA Category 1 CME |
Estimated Time to Completion:
- BLS CPR - 2 Hours
- Healthcare Provider CPR - 2 Hours
- Adult CPR - 1 Hour
- Basic First Aid - 1.5 Hours
- Blood Borne Pathogens - 1 Hour
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - 10 Hours
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate
Institute for Medicine and American Academy of CPR and First Aid.
Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is
jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation
Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide
continuing education for the healthcare team.