Accreditation Applications

How to Apply

*Important note before getting started: Please make sure to download the application form for group learning and supporting documentation from our website, or contact us should you be unsure of what forms to download, as they are updated frequently. Using an old Application form, or old Conflict of Interest form, for instance, will delay the processing and reviewing of your application.

• Review the requirements for accreditation of a program that are described in the application form for group learning;
• Fill in the application;
• Attach all the required documentation and review the Checklist (.docx 51.32 KB) before submitting;
• Email the completed application and supporting documentation to: [email protected] 

If you are running into difficulties, please let us know, and perhaps we can guide you and save you some time.

• For CFPC Programs, you will need to complete the Statement of Involvement Form in program planning.

Royal College: Section 3 Programs – (Simulation or Self-Assessment)

• Accreditation – Section 3 – Self Assessment
• Accreditation – Section 3 - Simulation

Fees

• Please contact our office for information about our accreditation fees.

Accreditation Support

• Philippe Leblanc, Accreditation and Website Coordinator

Useful Resources

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

• CPD Activity Toolkit (RCPSC website)
• National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities (RCPSC website)

College of Family Physicians of Canada

• Mainpro+ Manual (pdf)
• Understanding Mainpro+ Certification (pdf) *updated April 2020* 

Templates and Guides for Accreditation Application

• Agenda Sample 
• Budget Template
• Certificate of Attendance - Sample from CFPC
• Certificate of Attendance - Sample from RC 
• Developing Smart Learning Objectives
• Disclosure of Conflict of Interest form *New*
• Bias Mitigation in CPD Activities *New*
• Needs Assessment Guide
• Overall Evaluation Form
• Session Evaluation Form
• Simulation and Self-Assessment Reflection Tools
• Sponsorship Prospectus - Sample
• Template for inviting a speaker for a family physician event

Design and Development of CPD

• Guide to Developing a CPD Group Learning Event

• Guide to Designing Lessons or Courses in the Health Professions

• Distance and Online Learning Programs CPD Criteria

• Storyboard Example for an Online Course 

• National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

• CPD Activity Toolkit (RCPSC website)
• National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD Activities (RCPSC website)

College of Family Physicians of Canada

• Mainpro+ Manual (pdf)
• Understanding Mainpro+ Certification (pdf) *updated April 2020*

  • If you have any questions or clarifications regarding the updated Mainpro+ certification standards, please contact our accreditation office at [email protected], or the certification team at [email protected].