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Continuing Education Programs for Healthcare Professionals

Med-IQ's case-based continuing education: Whether redacted from actual medical malpractice cases illustrating the complex interactions between medicine and law or derived from the first-hand experience of Med-IQ's distinguished faculty, Med-IQ's course content is based on realistic situations you may encounter in practice and reflects best practices supported by recent patient safety literature.

Accreditation

Med-IQ is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Med-IQ is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The type and amount of credit for each course is indicated on the My Courses and/or course introduction page.

Program Information

Hardware/Software Requirements

The Med-IQ courses have been designed to operate in the most commonly used internet browsers (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, etc.) and mobile device web-surfing platforms (iPhone, Droid, etc.). If you have altered your browser's configuration, you must at least ensure that it accepts "cookies" and has JavaScript enabled. For technical assistance, contact Med-IQ Support.

Instructions for Obtaining Continuing Education Credit

Participants are expected to visit all case presentations before attempting to take the test and activity evaluation. Successful completion of a unit will lead to the online issuance of a certificate. Please follow these steps in order to receive credit for taking a course:

  • Read all of the relevant accreditation information.
  • Read and complete all modules included in each course.
  • Receive a passing test score (70% minimum) on the course.
  • Complete the online post-activity evaluation.

Your certificate will be issued electronically following successful completion of the course test and post-activity evaluation.

Content Validity

Educational activities that assist physicians in carrying out their professional responsibilities more effectively and efficiently are consistent with the ACCME definition of continuing medical education (CME). As an ACCME-accredited provider of CME, it is the policy of Med-IQ to review and ensure that all the content and any recommendations, treatments, and manners of practicing medicine in CME activities are scientifically based, valid, and relevant to the practice of medicine. Med-IQ is responsible for validating the content of the CME activities it provides.

Faculty and Planning Staff

Med-IQ course content is developed and updated by a distinguished faculty of physician-attorneys and risk management experts. With decades of clinical and instructional experience in analyzing and resolving medical liability problems, the Med-IQ editorial faculty brings expertise, experience, and authority to the coursework.

Jeff Shane, MD, JD

Elizabeth Wiley, MD, JD, MPH

Kathy Schaefer, MSN, RN, CPHRM

Sharon Bagalio, BSN, MPH, CPHRM

Caty House, MS

The faculty, reviewers and other activity planners have no financial relationships to disclose.

Disclaimer: This information is intended to provide general guidelines for risk management. It is not intended and should not be construed as legal or medical advice.

Educational and Technical Support: Our knowledgeable customer service representatives are available to support you throughout your learning experience. Please visit the Help section located on the upper right of your screen at any time if you require assistance.