Accreditation Information
The Canadian Cardiovascular Society (CCS) strives to meet the highest standards in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for cardiovascular professionals in Canada. To that end, we offer an exemplary accreditation activity.
CCS CPD Committee Mission
To improve patient care and strengthen the clinical practice of Canadian cardiovascular health care professionals by enhancing their knowledge, skills, and competence through effective, needs-based continuing professional development (CPD) initiatives and interventions that deliver quality education based on the current guidelines, research, and best practices.
Propose or Accredit a CPD Activity
As a long-standing recognized accredited provider for the Royal College, the CCS develops and accredits numerous educational activities each year. The CCS ensures that these educational activities align with the Royal College’s “National Standard of Support for CPD Activities” and the Canadian Medical Association’s “Guidelines for Physicians in Interactions with Industry”.
Visit our Resources and Policies page for additional support with proposing or accrediting a CPD activity.
STEP 1: Am I a Physician Organization?
Before applying, please review the Royal College definition of a physician organization, updated November 2021. If you do not meet the definition, the CCS is always open to co-develop educational activities.
In order to comply with the Royal College National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD, all co-developers of education activities must complete and submit a letter of intent before co-development of the program begins.
STEP 2:
Confirmation of Physician Organization Status
STEP 3: MOC Credit Category
EXPEDITED FEES apply for all applications received less than 8 weeks before your planned activity date.
I am seeking to propose or accredit an educational activity as a:
Please note: the CCS periodically implements changes to accreditation processes in response to Royal College revised accreditation guidelines. Please be sure to visit this page regularly to review any recent changes/updates.