CME Certification in the State of Florida

Background and History
The FMA is recognized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to accredit Florida organizations seeking to provide physician continuing medical education (CME) activities designated for AMA category 1 credit. The FMA has appointed a Committee on Accreditation to oversee the intra-state accreditation process in Florida.

Approximately 10 years ago, the FMA Committee on Accreditation determined that CME professionals working for FMA-accredited providers needed continuing education and training in order to fulfill the responsibilities of their roles as CME planners and administrators.

The CME Certification Examination
The examination is developed and administered by the Florida Medical Association. Questions are based on the FMA accreditation guidelines including the Essential Areas and Their Elements and the FMA Policies & Procedures for Intra-State Accreditation. The FMA has adopted the ACCME accreditation system, the AMA's guiding principles for AMA category 1 CME credit, and various other policies and procedures deemed necessary by the Committee on Accreditation.

Once the examination is passed successfully (at least 70%), the certification is good for two years. Subsequent certification requires the passage of another certification examination.