Framework of Continuing Professional Development Activities
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 |
