A Guide to Mainpro Accreditation - The College of Family Physicians ...

Frequently Asked Questions from CPD Providers
Q: What are the requirements and costs associated with Mainpro® accreditation
A: Costs and requirements vary depending on the type of accreditation sought. This document provides detailed information about
Mainpro-C, National and Provincial Mainpro-M1 accreditation eligibility criteria and associated fees.
Q: Will the CFPC accredit online programs, satellite broadcasts, teleconferences, and/or webinars
A: Yes. Please refer to “Mainpro® Accreditation Requirements by Program Type” (page 21).
Q: How many CFPC members are required on a national Mainpro-M1 program planning committee
A: Three (3) members are required on a national Mainpro-M1 program planning committee. These members may come from any
region of the country, or from the same region (page 11).
Q. Is it possible to offer a program in more than one distance learning format, e.g. Online, webinar, webcast, teleconference, or
videoconference
Yes. If you intend to offer a program in more than one format, you must indicate this within your initial application and provide
details on how you will ensure that the learning experience remains consistent from one format to the next. If it is determined
that there will be a significantly different learning experiences based on the delivery format, a separate application will be
required per format. Please refer to “Mainpro® Accreditation Requirements by Program Type” (page 21).
Q: Do online programs require ethical review
A: An ethical review is required for events held at hotel, restaurant, conference centre, or physician’s office, etc., where food
and/or beverages are provided and/or an industry representative is present to assist with logistics, such as audio-visual
equipment set-up, distribution of learning materials, etc.
Q: Is it possible for regularly scheduled series (RSS) e.g. hospital rounds and journal clubs to have Mainpro accreditation
A: Yes. Please refer to “Mainpro® Accreditation Requirements by Program Type” (page 21).
Q: What does the CFPC consider to be an acceptable needs assessment
A: There are many valid types of needs assessment, including chart audits, questionnaires, focus groups, interviews, standardized
assessment exercises, morbidity/mortality data, provincial/national/organizational databases, and direct observation, to name a
few. Please refer to Appendix 2 for more information on needs assessments and Appendix 3 for learning objectives.
Q: Is it possible to apply for accreditation for modular CME program
A: Yes, providers can apply for credits for modular CME programs i.e. credits granted on a per module basis (versus credits for
completion of entire program). A single application can be made for modular accreditation if the following criteria are met (page 42):
The modules must be targeted at a common audience.
The contents must have a demonstrated theme.
The modules must be organized such that value can be derived from taking only one module in a series.
Certificates of completion and/or letters of participation must clearly indicate:
o The title of the CME program.
o The title of the modules(s) that an individual has completed (e.g. Module I: Introduction to Diabetic Foot
Care).
o The number of credits based on the modules participant has completed (e.g. Module I: Introduction to
Diabetic Foot Care – 1.5 Minpro-M1 credits).
For existing Mainpro-accredited programs: if the provider wishes to offer the program in a modular format and assign credits for
completing a module versus the entire program, a new application for accreditation must be submitted (page 40).
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