ACS Pediatric Trauma Center CME Requirements
TMD and TPMs at Level 1 and Level 2 pediatric trauma centers need to earn 36 trauma related CME credit every 3 years, where 9 of those 36 credits should be related specifically to pediatric trauma.
Pediatric Trauma Medical Directors (TMD) and Program Managers (TPM) at Level 1 and Level 2 pediatric trauma centers must meet the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) Pediatric CME requirements.
Do I need trauma CME?
Maybe. If you are a Pediatric Trauma Medical Director (TMD) or a Pediatric Trauma Program Manager (TPM), and you work at an ACS Level 1 or Level 2 pediatric trauma center, the answer is yes. If you work at a Level 1 or 2 pediatric trauma center, but you are not the TMD or TPM, the answer is no.
What trauma CME do I need to earn as the Pediatric Trauma Medical Director?
Your ACS requirements for CME are straightforward.
- Earn a total of 36 trauma-related credits every 3 years, all of which are certified as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- 9 of those 36 credits need to be related to pediatric trauma.
- The 36 credits can be accumulated as 12 credits annually, with 3 of the credits being specific to pediatric trauma.
What trauma CME do I need to earn as the Pediatric Trauma Program Manager?
Your CME requirements as a TPM are the same as for your TMD:
- Earn a total of 36 trauma-related credits every 3 years, all of which are certified as AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
- 9 of those 36 credits need to be in pediatric trauma.
- The 36 credits can be accumulated as 12 credits annually, with 3 of the credits related to pediatric trauma.
Can my board certification or recertification count as CME?
Possibly. Did you become board certified or re-certified during the current 3-year cycle? If so, you can claim 33 credits towards your 36 trauma credits.
You may only claim these 33 credits once during each 3 year cycle.
How can I earn my trauma and pediatric trauma credit?
There are many places to earn trauma CME, including live conferences and online courses. There are also free options and paid options, and the overall tradeoffs are usually related to time and quality.
One paid option is Orbit Trauma, which allows you to earn all of your required trauma credits (including pediatric trauma) in one place by reading eligible journal abstracts and articles. Learn more about earning your trauma credits here.
Questions? We're glad to help. Email support@orbitcme.com
