How MOC credits convert to CMQ hours
| MOC Activity Type | CMQ Activity Type | Transfer to CMQ System Yes/No | MOC credit rating | CMQ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited rounds, journal clubs, small groups | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 1 hour = 1 credit | 1 |
| Accredited conferences | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 1 hour = 1 credit | 1 |
| Unaccredited rounds, journal clubs, small groups or conferences | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 1 hour = 0.5 credits | 1 |
| Unaccredited group learning organized by another Quebec Professional Order or the Quebec Order of Psychologists | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 1 hour = 0.5 credits | 1 |
| MOC Activity Type | CMQ Activity Type | Transfer to CMQ System Yes/No | MOC credit rating | CMQ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship | ||||
| ● Held in Canada or US | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 25 credits/activity (up to max 100 credits per one-year Fellowship) | 25 |
| ● Held outside of Canada or US | Not eligible | No | 25 credits/activity (up to max 100 credits per one-year Fellowship) | N/A |
| Formal Courses | ||||
| ● Held in Canada or US | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 25 credits/course | 25 |
| ● Held outside of Canada or US | Not eligible | No | 25 credits/course | N/A |
| Traineeship | Not eligible | No | 1 hour = 2 credits | N/A |
| PLP | ||||
| ● Addressing clinical or academic questions … | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 1 hour = 2 credits | 1 |
| ● Preparation for formal teaching activities | Not eligible | No | 1 hour = 2 credits | N/A |
| ● Development of research activities | Not eligible | No | 1 hour = 2 credits | N/A |
| ● Addressing medical-professional administrative … | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 1 hour = 2 credits | 1 |
| ● Other | Not eligible | No | 1 hour = 2 credits | N/A |
| MOC Activity Type | CMQ Activity Type | Transfer to CMQ System Yes/No | MOC credit rating | CMQ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading a book | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 10 credits/book | 10 |
| Reading a book chapter | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 2 credits/chapter | 2 |
| Reading a journal volume | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 2 credits/volume | 2 |
| Reading a journal article | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 1 credit/article | 1 |
| Bulk journal reading with transcript | ||||
| ● With attached 3rd party report | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 1 credit/article | 1 |
| ● With attached Royal College form | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 1 credit/article | 1 |
| Bulk Online Reading/Scanning with transcript | A - Recognized professional development activities (e.g. UptoDate etc.) | Yes | 0.25 to 3 credits per topic as indicated on usage log |
0.25 to 3 per topic |
| Podcasts, audio | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 0.5 credits/activity | 0.5 |
| Video | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 0.5 credits/activity | 0.5 |
| Internet Searching | A - Recognized professional development activities (e.g. UptoDate etc.) | Yes | 0.5 credits/activity | 0.5 |
| POEMs | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 0.25 credits/activity | 0.25 |
| Poster Viewing | C - Activities that are not recognized but are eligible | Yes | 0.5 credits/activity | 0.5 |
| MOC Activity Type | CMQ Activity Type | Transfer to CMQ System Yes/No | MOC credit rating | CMQ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical practice guideline development | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 20 credits/year | 20 |
| Quality care/patient safety committee | Not eligible | No | 15 credits/year | N/A |
| Curriculum development | Not eligible | No | 15 credits/year | N/A |
| Examination development | Not eligible | No | 15 credits/year | N/A |
| Peer review | ||||
| ● Peer review of an article/paper or book chapter | A - Recognized professional development activities | Yes | 15 credits/year | 15 |
| ● Peer review for the purpose of mentoring (see CMQ eligibility criteria - http://www.cmq.org/page/fr/QR-formation-continue-obligatoire.aspx and if eligible, record directly in CMQ platform) | Not eligible | No | 15 credits/year | N/A |
| ● Other type of peer review | Not eligible | No | 15 credits/year | N/A |
| Other systems learning activity | Not eligible | No | 15 credits/year | N/A |
| MOC Activity Type | CMQ Activity Type | Transfer to CMQ System Yes/No | MOC credit rating | CMQ hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accredited self-assessment programs (SAPs) | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Accredited simulation activities | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Chart audit and feedback | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Multi-source feedback | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Direct observation | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Feedback on teaching | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Annual performance review | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |
| Practice assessments | B - Exercise evaluation activities (recognized) | Yes | 1 hour = 3 credits | 1 |