Now Available: Joint Accreditation Data Report
We’ve published the first-ever Joint Accreditation Data Report: Scope and Diversity of Accredited Continuing Education for Healthcare Teams–2018. Read more.
Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education offers organizations the opportunity to be simultaneously accredited to provide medical, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistants, psychology, and social work continuing education through a single, unified application process, fee structure, and set of accreditation standards.
Enhance Interprofessional Education Opportunities for Healthcare Teams
The first and only innovation in the world offering multiple accreditations in 1 review process, Joint Accreditation promotes interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) activities specifically designed to improve interprofessional collaborative practice (IPCP) in health care delivery.
A leading model for IPCP itself, Joint Accreditation establishes the standards for education providers to deliver continuing education planned by the healthcare team for the healthcare team. This distinction is awarded from 3 global leaders in the field of accreditation:
- Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Provider Community
Jointly accredited providers include education companies, universities, nonprofits, and government agencies. View Providers
Expanded Eligibility
Your organization is eligible to apply even if it is not currently accredited by ACCME, ACPE, or ANCC. Read Eligibility
Next Cycle
Submit your applicant either June 1 or October 1 to be considered in the next accreditation cycle. See Application Timeline
Highlights
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Gain More Ease & Value
Joint Accreditation expands eligibility to more organizations, streamlines requirements, and delivers greater value. You’ll save time, improve efficiency, and expand target audiences. -
Trust Rigorous Standards
Jointly accredited education is designed to be independent, free from commercial bias, and effective in improving the quality and safety of care delivered by the healthcare team. -
Strengthen Staff Education
Executives and staff development professionals appreciate the economies of scale with Joint Accreditation and discover new ways to strengthen in-house continuing education programs. -
View Educator Videos
This series features interprofessional educators describing their programs, their goals and accomplishments, and what brings them joy and pride in their work.
