Program Certification
Standards for CPD Providers
As a provincial chapter of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC), the ACFP is responsible for managing program applications for CPD activities delivered in the province of Alberta. This role also includes performing ethical reviews on sessions offered in the province.
Why Mainpro+ Certification?
- The Mainpro+ certification’s peer-review process ensures all content is relevant to family physicians.
- A Mainpro+ certification demonstrates the provider’s commitment to quality educational programming.
- More than 42,000 family physicians across Canada require Mainpro+ credits to maintain their CFPC membership.
How does Mainpro+ certification work?
All submitted programs are reviewed by one or more family physicians to ensure that they adhere to established criteria and standards, and that their content is relevant to family physicians.
Depending on the activity and the type of certification sought, programs might also be subject to ethical review (self-study online programs, and programs funded without for-profit financial or in-kind support are currently exempt from this step). This secondary evaluation ensures that each time a CPD program is offered, it is conducted according to ethical standards and guidelines as established by the CFPC, the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), and Canada’s Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (Innovative Medicines formerly known as Rx&D).
How do I apply for Mainpro+ certification?
Applications must be submitted via our online certification program, CERT+. Paper-based applications will not be accepted.
CERT+ Online Certification
CERT+ is CFPC’s online application system for Mainpro+® certification. CERT+ allows CPD providers to complete application forms online, upload all supporting documents, and make payments with just a click of the mouse.
CERT+ allows you to:
- Submit all application materials electronically (slide presentations, evaluations, etc.)
- Pay administrative fees online using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express
- Receive application status updates by email
- Respond quickly to reviewer feedback and questions online
- Track application progress online
- Complete ethical review submissions online
First time CERT+ User? Register Here | Returning CERT+ User? Log In Here | Questions? Contact the CFPC at certplus@cfpc.ca or 1-866-242-5885