Frequently Asked Questions
Live CME Courses
Does University Learning Systems receive commercial support?
It is the policy of University Learning Systems (ULS) to provide an unbiased, fair and balanced approach to continuing education. Grants from pharmaceutical companies are not solicited and are not accepted. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please feel free to contact us.
What are CE/CME credit requirements?
CE/CME credit for live and Zoom programs is dependent on verification of conference attendance by daily on-time check-in and ULS receipt of completed evaluations. Credit is determined based on actual attendance on a per-session basis. No partial credit is given.
CE/CME credit for recorded online courses is dependent on completion of all course components including tests and evaluations. No partial credit is given.
When will I receive credit?
Pharmacy credit is reported to CPE Monitor. Please ensure that we have your NABP eProfile ID and date of birth on file. Statements of Credit may be downloaded from CPE Monitor.
All other healthcare professionals will receive a Statement of Credit issued via email at the end of each live session or following completion of all components of recorded online courses (Self Study Courses).
Credit for all programs can be reported to CE Broker. Please make sure we have your professional license number.
Does ULS participate in the NABP/ACPE program, CPE Monitor?
Yes! The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) have collaborated to create the CPE Monitor, an electronic system for tracking and recording continuing pharmacy education credits for pharmacy CE .
As a provider of pharmacy continuing education, University Learning Systems is required to electronically report credit to ACPE and NABP through the CPE Monitor system, as of January 1, 2013. In order for your CE credits to be filed with CPE Monitor, ULS will need both your NABP eProfile ID and your date of birth. To obtain an NABP ePID, please visit www.MyCPEmonitor.net.
Once you have your NABP ePID, please email it, along with your date of birth, to info@universitylearning.com.Please note, NABP has a 60 day rule in place that gives allows 60 days from course date to report and correct credit. It is your responsibility to check your CPE Monitor account regularly. Past 60 days, providers may be charged to correct credit and are allowed to pass charges on to students.
Does ULS participate with CE Broker?
Yes! CE Broker Tracking #50-11357: Approved by Florida Board of Medicine, Florida Board of Pharmacy, Florida Physician Assistants, Florida Board of Nursing, and Georgia Board of Nursing. Please note that CE Broker no longer accepts reporting of AMA Category 2 continuing education credits.
Physically Impaired
If you have impairments that require assistance in order to participate in this conference, please contact us so that we may make arrangements to assist you.
Are tax benefits available for continuing education?
For information about continuing education tax deductions, please contact your tax adviser or Internal Revenue Service directly by calling Toll-Free, 1-800-829-1040
On Demand CME Courses
Are Recordings Available of Live CME Courses?
We record our all our live programs and select which programs will translate well to continuing medical education online and pharmacy CE home study continuing education. Our recordings are made available on our to provide convenient CME training courses with CME credits online. These on demand courses allows you to view the slides with the faculty commentary, download or print the handout (slides), take the assessment test and complete the evaluation all online. Our recorded programs give you the same quality content that you have come to expect from University Learning Systems live destination programs, just minus the fabulous locations and delicious breakfasts!
Why should I do a On Demand CME Course?
Convenience, convenience convenience! Earn CE/CME anywhere, anytime! Stop and start the video and work at your own speed. Do as much or as little as your schedule allows. You have a year to complete your course.
How can I earn On Demand CME Course Credit?
The on demand courses page provides a listing of the courses. Selection of a course leads to an information page. The information page has a “Register Now” button.
What are the On Demand CME course requirements for credit?
You must view the videos and you much complete the Assessment Test and Evaluation, all online for your convenience.
What if I have questions before I purchase a On Demand CME Course?
Information regarding content, requirements and credit can be previewed on each course before you buy.
How many hours of credit does a On Demand CME Course provide?
Most University Learning Systems online courses provide five (5) CME hours online. Course bundles provide more hours.
What kind of CE/CME credit do University Learning Systems On Demand CME Courses provide?
All University Learning Systems courses provide ACPE credit for pharmacists. Recorded courses provide ACPE home study credit, nursing credit, pharmacology credit and AMA Category 2 credit. See the Credit page that can be previewed before you purchase for more information.
How do I get credit for On Demand CME Courses?
The Lecture Panda Learning Management system immediately reports credit to CPE Monitor. Non-pharmacists can immediately download a Statements of Credit. Recorded programs provide Category 2 credit only for physicians. Please check the Credit page on each course for specific information. We will also report credit to CE Broker and other entities upon request.
Are On Demand CME Courses considered ACPE live credit for pharmacists?
No. Recorded courses do not provide ACPE live credit since ACPE’s definition of a live course is access to the instructor. Our online pharmacy CE recorded courses provide ACPE home study credit for pharmacists. Zoom live streamed courses are considered pharmacist CE live online credit since the student can ask questions of the speaker. However, a recorded Zoom program, like any other recorded course, is then considered home study credit.
Can I earn pharmacology CEU or CME hours online?
Yes. Since University Learning Systems focuses on pharmacology, almost all of our courses provide 3-5 hours of pharmacology online Nurse Practitioner CME.