Radiology CME Details and FAQ

Radiology CME Details and FAQ

Radiology CME Key Details

This activity is intended for radiologists engaged in the care of patients. The question bank aims to ensure that learners adhere to the highest standards in medicine and pursue excellence in all areas of patient care while committing to a process of lifelong learning.

Educational Objectives

After completing this activity, the participant should be better able to:

  • Evaluate patient care, lead the specialty with critical thinking and improve practice standards.
  • Demonstrate knowledge about established and evolving medical trends and advancements, applying them to patient care.
  • Commit to carrying out professional responsibilities ethically.
  • Obtain needed information.
  • Interpret and use data obtained.
  • Select, institute, and implement appropriate care.
  • Manage complications.
  • Deliver appropriate follow-up and continuing care.


Faculty

Alton Skaggs, III, MD

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Postgraduate Institute for Medicine (PIM) requires faculty, planners, and others in control of educational content to disclose all their financial relationships with ineligible companies. All identified conflicts of interest (COI) are thoroughly vetted and mitigated according to PIM policy. PIM is committed to providing its learners with high quality accredited continuing education activities and related materials that promote improvements or quality in healthcare and not a specific proprietary business interest of an ineligible company.

The faculty reported the following relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities related to the educational content of this CE activity:

Dr. Alton Skaggs, MD, has nothing to disclose.

The PIM planners and others have nothing to disclose. The TrueLearn planners and others have nothing to disclose.

Method of Participation and Request for Credit

In order to obtain your CME/CE certificate, please follow the steps below at the conclusion of the activity:

  1. Go to www.cmeuniversity.com
  2. Login or Create a New Account (will take less than 1 minute)
  3. If you receive a message when creating a new account that “the email you entered is already in use”, please click the Forgot my Username or Password link to have your Username and Password sent to you via email
  4. After logging in, you may be asked to verify/update your information; after doing so, click Save at the bottom of the page
  5. Type in 18534 at the top of the page, “Find Post-Test/Evaluation by Course”, and click enter
  6. Click on the activity title when it appears
  7. Choose the type of credit you desire
  8. Complete the online assessment
  9. Receive an immediate CME/CE Certificate to download and/or print for your files

If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com.

Joint Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by the Postgraduate Institute for Medicine and TrueLearn. Postgraduate Institute for Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Designation

Physician Continuing Medical Education

The Postgraduate Institute for Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABR Continuing Certification (MOC)

This activity contributes to the CME component of the American Board of Radiology’s Continuing Certification (MOC. Please consult the ABR website, www.theABR.org,for a list of all requirements.

Computer System Requirements

To fully utilize all of the features that come with your TrueLearn subscription, your computer must have:

  • Consistent minimum internet connection with a speed of 1.5 Mbps
  • Within 2 most recent major browser version updates for Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari (browser must have Javascript and cookies enabled)
  • Minimum screen resolution of 800×1280


Note: Opera, Internet Explorer, outdated versions of the above browsers, or other browsers, or any other operating system environments like Unix, Linux, etc., may operate without issue but are not supported.

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. The planners of this activity do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of the planners. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed or suggested in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of their patient’s conditions and possible contraindications and/or dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommendations of other authorities.

FAQ

How do I access my SmartBank for the first time? 

After you have purchased the SmartBank, you will receive a welcome email from noreply@truelearn.com, which will include instructions on how to access your account. For subsequent logins, click here.

How many credits can I earn ?

The Radiology CME QBank allows you to earn 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ after completing 200 unique questions. 

How many questions are in the Radiology CME Qank?

There are 200 high-quality multiple-choice questions covering all practice domains and modalities. Over 160 questions require image interpretation.

Do I have to take all of the questions, or can I earn partial CME credits?

All 200 unique questions must be answered to earn 50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Partial credits are not awarded.  

How do I begin taking questions in the bank?

To begin taking questions you will need to create a test. Please see our test guide for more information. You can create tests in increments of 1-100 questions at a time. Please note, any test mode is allowed for credit, but we suggest tutor mode so that you are reviewing answers as you progress through the content.

Can I take questions more than once if I would like to? 

Yes! You can repeat questions if you would like. However, you will only receive credit if 200 unique questions are taken.

Do I have to answer a certain number of questions correctly to receive credit?

No, there is no performance threshold to receive credit.

What content is covered in the Radiology CME QBank?

The content covers all practice domains and modalities. See the Radiology CME QBank categorization here

Do questions include materials to support learning?

Yes. Each question includes detailed correct and incorrect answer explanations, key learning points, and references accompany all questions. Many explanations also include images.

How do I obtain my CME credits with TrueLearn?

In order to obtain your CME/CE certificate, please follow the steps below at the conclusion of the activity:

  1. Go to www.cmeuniversity.com
  2. Login or Create a New Account (will take less than 1 minute)
  3. If you receive a message when creating a new account that “the email you entered is already in use”, please click the Forgot my Username or Password link to have your Username and Password sent to you via email
  4. After logging in, you may be asked to verify/update your information; after doing so, click Save at the bottom of the page
  5. Type in 18534 at the top of the page, “Find Post-Test/Evaluation by Course”, and click enter
  6. Click on the activity title when it appears
  7. Choose the type of credit you desire
  8. Complete the online assessment
  9. Receive an immediate CME/CE Certificate to download and/or print for your files

If you have questions regarding the certification of this activity, please contact PIM via email at inquiries@pimed.com.

Can I buy the Radiology CME QBank by itself?

No. The Radiology CME QBank, powered by TrueLearn, is available to add on to any new or renewed Medality Premium membership and included with any new or renewed Ultimate Learning Pass membership.

Can I access the TrueLearn Radiology CME QBank from a mobile app?

No, the Radiology CME QBank is not accessible from a mobile app. While you can access it on a mobile device from the web browser, we encourage utilization from a laptop or desktop computer to fully utilize all of the features and have the best testing experience. Here are the computer requirements:

  • Consistent minimum internet connection with a speed of 1.5 Mbps
  • Within the 2 most recent major browser version updates for Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari (browser must have JavaScript and cookies enabled)
  • Minimum screen resolution of 800×1280
  • Note: Opera, Internet Explorer, outdated versions of the above browsers, or other browsers, or any other operating system environments like Unix, Linux, etc., may operate without issue but are not supported.

Will I be able to access the Radiology CME QBank from my Medality account?

No. You will receive a separate welcome email from TrueLearn with information regarding accessing your account and subscription on the TrueLearn platform. 

Will the Radiology CME QBank fulfill ABR MOC requirements?

Yes, ​this activity contributes to the Lifelong Learning component of the American Board of Radiology’s Continuing Certification (MOC) Requirements. Please consult the ABR website for a list of all MOC requirements.

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