Thank you for your interest in partnering with the Office of Continuing Education in the Health Professions (CEHP) to develop an accredited Continuing Education (CE) activity.
CEHP collaborates with schools, healthcare organizations, professional societies, government agencies, and other educational partners to develop and deliver accredited continuing education activities for healthcare professionals. As an accredited CE provider, CEHP offers guidance and support throughout the educational planning and accreditation process.
If you are interested in working with us, please follow the steps outlined below.
Step 1: Complete the CE Activity Planning Form
The first step in the accreditation process is to complete the online CE Activity Planning Form. This form collects preliminary information about your proposed educational activity and allows CEHP to assess its eligibility for accreditation.
Timeline: To allow sufficient time for review, planning, accreditation, and promotion, the CE Activity Planning Form must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the activity start date.
CE Activity Planning Form: https://cme.smhs.gwu.edu/content/ce-activity-planning-form
Step 2: Complete the Disclosure of Financial Relationships Form
Following submission of the CE Activity Planning Form, activity planners and other individuals involved in the planning of the activity must complete the Disclosure of Financial Relationships Form.
In accordance with ACCME and ACPE requirements, CEHP is committed to ensuring the independence, integrity, and quality of accredited continuing education. Disclosure information is collected to identify and mitigate relevant financial relationships prior to the activity.
Timeline: Disclosure forms must be submitted at least 120 days prior to the activity start date.
Disclosure Form: https://cme.smhs.gwu.edu/content/disclosure-financial-relationships
CEHP Review
Upon receipt of the CE Activity Planning Form and Disclosure of Financial Relationships Form(s), CEHP staff will review the submitted materials to determine the activity's eligibility for accreditation. A CEHP team member will contact you within three business days regarding the next steps in the planning process.
Step 3: Complete the CE Application
If the proposed activity is determined to be eligible for accreditation, CEHP will provide instructions for completing the full CE Application. The application includes detailed information regarding the educational need, learning objectives, faculty, content development, outcomes assessment, and activity logistics.
Additional Information
Educational activities accredited through GW SMHS must comply with all applicable accreditation requirements and be developed independently of commercial interests. For additional information regarding collaboration requirements and educational partner responsibilities, please review the Joint Providership Policy.
