Accreditation Information

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the latest clinical research updates in oncology to inform evidence-based treatment decisions.
• Integrate the most recent NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines^®) into practice by utilizing self-directed online learning resources for point-of-care decision-making.
• Apply newly acquired knowledge of guideline updates to optimize patient care and improve outcomes within the interprofessional oncology care team.

Accreditation Statements

In support of improving patient care, National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) 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.

CME/CE

Physicians

NCCN designates this Internet searching and learning activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nurses

NCCN designates this educational activity for a maximum of 0.5 contact hour. 

PAs

NCCN has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.5 AAPA Category 1 CME credit. Approval is valid until May 12, 2026. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has assigned up to 0.50 cognate credit per Internet point-of-care learning cycle. There is no limit to the number of Internet point-of-care learning cycles that physicians may complete using NCCN Guidelines in Practice™.

Maintenance of Certification (MOC)/Continuing Certification

American Board of Dermatology (ABD) Maintenance of Certification Program
Dermatology related AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ earned from the use of NCCN Guidelines in Practice™ may fulfill Part 2 CME Resources of the American Board of Dermatology MOC Program.

American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 Medical Knowledge MOC points per Internet searching and learning activity in the American Board of Internal Medicine's (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit. (direct credit reporting)

American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery (ABOHNS) Continuing Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn their required annual part II self-assessment credit in the American Board of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery's Continuing Certification program (formerly known as MOC). It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation. (direct credit reporting)

American Board of Pathology (ABPath) Continuing Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the participant to earn up to 0.5 Lifelong Learning points per Internet point-of-care activity in the American Board of Pathology's (ABPath) Continuing Certification program. Participants will earn points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of recognizing participation. (direct credit reporting)

American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) Maintenance of Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 0.5 MOC points per Internet point-of-care activity in the American Board of Pediatrics' (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit. (direct credit reporting)

American Board of Surgery (ABS) Continuous Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Surgery's Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit. (direct credit reporting)

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) Continuing Certification Program
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery's Continuing Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit. (direct credit reporting)

American Board of Medical Specialties Continuing Certification
Through the American Board of Medical Specialties ("ABMS") ongoing commitment to increase access to practice relevant Continuing Certification Activities through the ABMS Continuing Certification Directory, NCCN Guidelines in Practice™ has met the requirements as a Lifelong Learning CME Activity (apply toward general CME requirement) for the following ABMS Member Boards:

ABMS Lifelong Learning CME Activity

For certifying boards that participate in direct credit reporting, your information will be shared with these Boards through NCCN's Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS) when your certificate is generated. By sharing your Diplomate Board ID # and date of birth, you are giving NCCN permission to use this information/data to report your participation to these Boards via JA-PARS.