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For more information on Continuing Medical Education (CME) please visit www.cme.vanderbilt.edu

How are contact hours calculated

Number of minutes divided by 60 = number of contact hours.

How do I get contact hours for an event?

A nurse planner from the provider unit (Department of Nursing Education and Professional Development = NEPD) is required to be involved with all aspects of the planning of a program.

Who needs to be on a planning committee?

There needs to be a nurse planner from the provider unit (NEPD) and a content expert. There must be at least 2 people on the planning committee.

Can we get contact hours for in-services on new equipment?

Yes, if the in-service is provided by a VUMC employee and not the vendor representative.

Do I need to keep copies of rosters, evaluations, etc?

No. Individual areas are not required to keep any of the completed forms. The Provider Unit (NEPD) is required to keep all the forms for every program for 6 years.

Can nurses use Continuing Medical Education (CME)?

Yes. Continuing education is a vital component to the nursing profession. Formal documentation of continuing education is attainable by attending an event with one of the following: Contact Hours or Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) or Continuing Medical Education (CME) attendance. Check with your credentialing body for specific requirements for maintaining licensure or certification.