Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS): Release Notes

The following is a brief, up-to-date summary of JA-PARS enhancements. Note that because JA-PARS is an online application, JA-PARS enhancements are available immediately to all users; no downloads are required to ensure that you are using the most up to date version of JA-PARS.

June 7, 2019

JA-PARS was modified to include the following: 

• Change “Allow IPCE Credit” field label to “Check here if this is an IPCE activity.”
• The ability to indicate if an activity’s target audience includes optometrists, physician assistants, psychologists, and social workers.
• The ability to indicate the credits/contact hours offered for these specialties.
• Participation numbers for optometrists, physician assistants, psychologists, and social workers.
• Updated reporting functions with the new fields referenced above.
• The ability to search activities using the Universal Activity Number or provider activity ID.

September 9, 2020

JA-PARS was modified to include the following: 

• The ability to indicate if an activity’s target audience includes dentists or allied dental staff.
• The ability to indicate the credits/contact hours offered for these specialties.
• Participation numbers for dentists and allied dental staff.
• Updated reporting functions with the new fields referenced above.

January 26, 2021

JA-PARS was modified to include the following: 

• The ability to indicate if an activity’s target audience includes registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered.
• The ability to indicate the credits/contact hours offered for these specialties.
• Participation numbers for registered dietitians or dietetic technicians, registered.
• Updated reporting functions with the new fields referenced above.