Continuing Education Credits

Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 8 Week Seminar

Psychologists
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is a co-sponsor of this program. The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Massachusetts Medical School maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program is being offered for 58 continuing education credits (CE) for psychologists. (Click here for schedule and psychologist credit breakdown per session)
 
Physicians
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UMMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 34 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Nurses
This offering meets the requirements for a maximum of 40.8 contact hours, as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244-CMR 5.00).

Social Workers
This program has been approved for 31.5 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 60008.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors
The Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction offered four times beginning on 9/24/12, 1/28/13, 4/29/13 and 6/24/13 has been certified by MMCEP and is approved as a Continuing Education course or activity for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. The Certification Number is 12-0345.

Educators
The Office of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts Medical School, is an approved sponsor of professional development for educators. This offering carries a maximum of 34 Professional Development Points (PDP's).

Others
Other professionals will be eligible for 34 continuing education hours (CEU's) from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all activities. All faculty participating in CME activities sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School are required to present evidence-based data, identify and reference off-label product use and disclose all relevant financial relationships with those supporting the activity or others whose products or services are discussed. Faculty disclosure will be provided in the activity materials.

In accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the guidelines of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), it is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to disclose whatever interest or affiliation a speaker might have with any commercial organization whose products or services are related to the subject matter being presented. Such disclosure will be made available on the day of the program.

Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction 9 Day Seminar - Summer 2013

Psychologists
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is a co-sponsor of this program. The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Massachusetts Medical School is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The University of Massachusetts Medical School maintains responsibility for the program and its content. This program is being offered for 61 continuing education credits (CE) for psychologists. (Click here for schedule and psychologist credit breakdown per session)


Physicians
The University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UMMS designates this live activity for a maximum of 56.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity.

Nurses
This offering meets the requirements for a maximum of 67.8 contact hours, as specified by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (244-CMR 5.00).

Social Workers
This program has been approved for 56 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. Collaborative of NASW and the Boston College and Simmons Schools of Social Work Authorization Number D 60306.

Licensed Mental Health Counselors
The Practicum in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - 9 Day Intensive offered June 30-July 9, 2013 has been certified by MMCEP and is approved as a Continuing Education course or activity for Licensed Mental Health Counselors. The Certification Number is 12-0708.

Educators
The Office of Continuing Education, University of Massachusetts Medical School, is an approved sponsor of professional development for educators. This offering carries a maximum of 50 Professional Development Points (PDP's).

Others
Other professionals will be eligible for 55.5 continuing education hours (CEU's) from the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Policy on Faculty and Provider Disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity and scientific rigor in all activities. All faculty participating in CME activities sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Medical School are required to present evidence-based data, identify and reference off-label product use and disclose all relevant financial relationships with those supporting the activity or others whose products or services are discussed. Faculty disclosure will be provided in the activity materials.

In accordance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and the guidelines of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), it is the policy of the University of Massachusetts Medical School to disclose whatever interest or affiliation a speaker might have with any commercial organization whose products or services are related to the subject matter being presented. Such disclosure will be made available on the day of the program.