Meeting Accreditation

Educational programs accredited by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry can be claimed as Category 1 credit hours.  Accredited programs give 1 credit for each hour of education.  For example a 3-hour symposium with a half-hour refreshment break would receive 2.5 credits.

There are a number of steps that must be completed in order to have the program accredited.  The completions of the steps is your proof that the program will provide your participants with a true learning experience.

The following steps contain all of the forms you will need to submit the completed application form.

Application Form -  Form.CACBApplication_0208.doc  

                               Form.CACBApplication_0208.pdf

Mandatory Educational Requirements

     1)  Needs Assessment - MORE

     2)  Evaluation - MORE

     3)  Recording form - MORE

Submission of application form

The completed application form and supporting documentation must be submitted to CSCC Head Office at least 1 month prior to the conference.  Once the accreditation has been approved, the following statement should be added to all promotional material related to the conference:

"This event is an Accredited Group Learning Activity as defined by the CSCC/CACB Professional Development Program."

Fee for accreditation  The fee should accompany the application form and be payable to CACB.

The accreditation fee should be built into the registration fee for the conference. 

•  Meetings of 1 day or less.....................$500
•  Each additional day or part thereof.......$100
•  CSCC Lectureships..............................$300

Provincial Sections may apply for a CSCC grant to cover the fee.