Continuing Medical Education (CME)
The East Tennessee Children’s Hospital has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded accreditation as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This designation assures the medical community and the public that East Tennessee Children’s Hospital delivers education that is relevant to clinician’s needs, evidence-based, evaluated for its effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence.
Children's Hospital utilizes Electronic Education Documentation System (eeds™) as its online portal for continuing medical education. eeds™ is an online CE tracking system for heathcare professionals. You can use eeds™ to get CE transcripts, attendance certificates, and record self-reported CE credits. Just use the sign-in code provided to you at an educational activity to sign-in and receive attendance. Evaluations, transcripts, and attendance certificates will be available to you online. http://etch.eeds.com
Pediatric Grand Rounds
First Tuesday of each month, 12-1 p.m.
- *Beginning July 2024, first and third Tuesday of each month, 12 – 1p.m.*
Meschendorf AB Conference Room, Second floor, Koppel Plaza or Live Online
Each session is approved for 1 hour of AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Go to http://etch.eeds.com to see a list of upcoming activities.
Additionally, ETCH CME offers other live activities and regularly scheduled series. Please contact us for more information.
Email CME@etch.com to join the mailing list.
The East Tennessee Children’s Hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Individuals may receive ABP Part 2 MOC points for participation in Pediatric Grand Rounds and select CME activities. The course description will contain information regarding ABP Part 2 MOC points when applicable.
Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses
The American Academy of Physician's Assistants (AAPA) accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society. Nurses and nurse practitioners certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Association (ANCC) may use this education toward certification renewal. This education is also acceptable for nurse practitioners certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Other Healthcare Professionals
Professional associations may choose to convert the hours earned to continuing education hours. Please contact your certifying board to ensure this education will be accepted.
Continuing Medical Education Team
- Kimberley Jenkins Campbell, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP
Organizational Development & Learning Manager
(865) 541-8539
kcampbell@etch.com
- Karen Smith, M.Ed
Accreditation & Performance Analyst
(865) 541-8571
kssmith@etch.com
