Framework of Continuing Professional Development Activities
First look: Refreshed MOC framework Coming into effect later in 2024, the refreshed MOC framework will offer more options and more flexibility for your learning options. Here is your first opportunity to look at the renewed framework [PDF]. |
This table summarizes the learning sections under the MOC Program framework.
Activities submitted via MAINPORT ePortfolio are automatically converted into credits.
| Sections | Category | Examples | Credit rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1: Group learning | Accredited group learning activitiesConferences, rounds, journal clubs or small-group activities that adhere to Royal College standards; can occur face-to-face or online. | Accredited conferences, rounds, journal clubs, small groups | 1 credit per hour |
Unaccredited group learning activitiesRounds, journal clubs, small-group activities or conferences that have not been submitted for accreditation; no industry sponsorship. | Unaccredited rounds, journal clubs, small groups or conferences | 0.5 credits per hour (maximum of 50 credits per cycle) | |
| Section 2: Self-learning | |||
Planned learningLearning activities initiated by a physician (independently or in collaboration with peers or mentors) to address a need, problem, issue/ goal relevant to their professional practice. | Fellowships | 100 credits per year | |
| Formal courses | 25 credits per course | ||
| Personal learning projects | 2 credits per hour | ||
| Traineeships | 2 credits per hour | ||
ScanningLearning activities used by a physician to enhance their awareness of new evidence, perspectives or discoveries that are potentially relevant to their professional practice. | Reading a book | 10 credits per book | |
| Reading a book chapter | 2 credits per chapter | ||
| Reading a journal volume | 2 credits per volume | ||
| Reading a journal article | 1 credit per article | ||
| Bulk journal reading with transcript | 1 credit per article | ||
| Bulk online reading/scanning with transcript | credits noted on usage log | ||
| Podcasts, audio, video | 0.5 credits per activity | ||
| Internet searching (Medscape, UpToDate, DynaMed) | 0.5 credits per activity | ||
| POEMS | 0.25 credits per activity | ||
| Poster Viewing | 0.5 credits per poster | ||
Systems learningLearning stimulated by contributions to practice standards, patient safety, continuous quality improvement, curriculum development, assessment tools etc. | Clinical practice guideline development | 20 credits per year | |
| Quality care/patient safety committee | 15 credits per year | ||
| Curriculum development | 15 credits per year | ||
| Examination development | 15 credits per year | ||
| Peer review | 15 credits per year | ||
| Section 3: Assessment | |||
Knowledge assessmentPrograms approved by Royal College accredited providers or recognized under a CPD/MOC recognition agreement. The program provides data with feedback to individual physicians on their current knowledge base, and may help identify future learning opportunities relevant to their practice. | Accredited self-assessment programs | All assessment activities | |
Performance assessmentActivities that provide data with feedback to physicians, groups or health teams related to their personal/collective performance across a range of professional practice domains. Assessment activities occur in a simulated or actual practice environment. Simulation activities must be accredited by the Royal College or recognized under a CPD/MOC recognition agreement. | Accredited simulation activities | ||
| Chart audit and feedback | |||
| Multi-source feedback | |||
| Direct observation | |||
| Feedback on teaching | |||
| Annual performance review | |||
| Practice assessments |
