Receiving Fluoroscopy CME Credit
Does credit earned fromOrbit PA satisfy the NCCPA Category 1 Credit requirement?
Yes. If you're a physician assistant certified by the NCCPA, you'll be able to use any plan under Orbit PA to satisfy your NCCPA Category 1 credit requirement. That is because the NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM which is the type of Category 1 credit that you will earn with Orbit.
Does Orbit satisfy my state CME requirements?
Yes. State medical boards recognize AMA PRA Category 1 Credit TM earned through Orbit, jointly sponsored by Tufts Unviersity School of Medicine.
How do I upload my credits from Orbit to the NCCPA?
You'll be able to print a single certificate PDF that adds up all of the Category 1 credit you've earned in Orbit over the past 2 years counting back from December 31st of your upcoming NCCPA renewal deadline.
What happens if I'm audited by the NCCPA?
The NCCPA reserves the option to audit PAs to make sure they actually completed their credit. When we spoke to them, they said they audit Category 1 credit, but generally not Category 2 credit. If you're ever audited by the NCCPA, you'll be able to generate a detailed audit report in Orbit that shows them the exact articles you claimed for credit, the dates you accessed those articles, and the fact that all of your credit is backed by Tufts University School of Medicine.
How many credits do I need for the NCCPA?
Every two years before your December 31st license renewal date, earn:
- 50 Category 1 credits
- 50 Category 2 credits
When will my credit card be charged?
If you've started a plan with a trial, your card will be charged either if you pass your trial period, or if you activate your subscription early, such as to redeem more credits. We charge the full amount for the subscription period upfront, so that you're free to earn all of your credits whenever you want during your subscription period.
Are Orbit’s certificates and audit reports cloud hosted?
Yes, all certificates and audit reports are cloud hosted. This means that each of our documents is tagged with a unique validation link which we host. If an administrator or the NCCPA needs to confirm the document is authentic, they can click on the validation link to view the official copy of the document hosted on our servers.
Orbit Plugin
Do I need to install the Orbit plugin to earn credits?
Yes. The Orbit plugin lets you automate the process of requesting credit for pages you visit. We file the paperwork needed to award you credit for those visits.
Does the Orbit plugin work exclusively with Chrome desktop browsers?
Right now, yes. The Orbit plugin is designed for the Chrome desktop browser. We may support other desktop browsers in the future depending on user requests.
Do I need to log into the Orbit plugin when I start browsing?
Yes - logging in allows the plugin to assign your requests for credit to your account.
I’m on a shared computer. Do I need to log out when I’m done?
We recommend logging out of Orbit from shared computers after you’re done.
I’m on my personal computer. Do I need to log out when I’m done?
Nope. If you’re on your personal computer, you don’t need to worry about logging in or out. Once you log in, you’ll stay logged in.
Do I need to update my plugin?
Nope. Plugin updates are automatically pushed to your Chrome browser, so you’ll always be working with an up-to-date Orbit plugin.
How does the plugin work?
In order to receive AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM from Orbit for a site visit during internet browsing, you need to record your site visit and submit a report to an accredited CME provider that reflects on your learning during that site visit. The plugin automates your paperwork and documentation to complete this process.
Audit Reports
How do I print an audit report?
Log into your Orbit account, and click on Dashboard. Select the time interval you’d like to include in your audit report. Click “Generate” under the Audit Report section. Once the audit report is generated, you’ll see an option to open the audit report in a new window, and an option to copy a shareable link. You can print or save the audit report to PDF from the new window. Alternatively, email the shareable link to your administrator so they can download certificates individually if needed.
CME Requirements for Physicians in the US, Canada, and Europe
Will Orbit fulfill my board’s specific credit requirements?
We’re working to research requirements across the globe. So far, we’ve looked at Canada, Europe, and the United States.
In Canada, the Section 2 (Scanning) requirements of the Royal College Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Program recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM .
In Europe, the European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) recognizes AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM through the mutual recognition agreement with the American Medical Association.
In the United States, requirements vary — Orbit satisfies most or all CME requirements across the twenty four ABMS divisions, summarized here:
last updated 11/29/18
| Medical Specialty | Orbit fulfills general CME requirement |
Orbit fulfills self-assessment requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Allergy and Immunology | not required | |
| Anesthesiology | not required | |
| Colon and Rectal Surgery | in progress | |
| Dermatology | in progress | |
| Emergency Medicine | not required | |
| Family Medicine | not required | |
| Internal Medicine |
|
not required |
| Medical Genetics and Genomics | not required | |
| Neurological Surgery | not required | Nuclear Medicine | in progress |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology | state medical boards only | not required |
| Opthalmology | in progress | |
| Orthopaedic Surgery | in progress | |
| Otolaryngology | not required | |
| Pathology | ||
| Pediatrics | state medical boards ok | not required |
| Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | in progress | |
| Plastic Surgery | not required | |
| Preventive Medicine | in progress | |
| Psychiatry and Neurology | in progress | |
| Radiology | ||
| Surgery | in progress | |
| Thoracic Surgery | not required | |
| Urology | not required |
Costs and plans
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. If you cancel during a trial, your credit card will not be charged, and your trial will end. If you cancel after a trial, your service will continue through the end of your subscription period. No refunds will be issued unless required by law.
Can I re-activate my plan if I cancel?
Absolutely. Log in, click on the menu button in the top right, and select Subscriptions. You’ll see an option to re-activate your subscription.
Can I change the credit card charged?
Yes. Log in, click on the menu button in the top right, and select Subscriptions. You’ll see an option to change your credit card.
Is my credit card charged on a recurring basis?
Yes, your access to Orbit is a subscription that renews automatically at the end of the subscription period. Your credit card will be charged at that time to continue your service uninterrupted.
Do you issue refunds?
Refunds are not issued unless required by law.
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