ESCRS visual optics e-learning portal re-accredited for CME

The ESCRS online learning portal was re-accredited through 2025. Image credit: ©Deemerwha studio – stock.adobe.com

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) confirmed that one of its online courses has been re-accredited via a brief announcement on Twitter.

The European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) renewed the ESCRS Visual Optics Suite iLearn portal for CME.¹ According to ESCRS, courses covered by the renewed accreditation include Visual Optics suite 1 (Visual Optics), 2 (Visual Function) and 3 (Imaging the Human Eye).

The EACCME accredits e-learning materials for two years at a time. Materials providers must follow rigorous guidelines in order for programmes to be accredited by the EACCME. Once the two-year accreditation period is over, CME providers must re-apply.² E-learning programmes which receive the sign-off from the EACCME this year will remain accredited until 2025.

Previously, in February, the ESCRS Cataract Portal was reaccredited, extending that programme’s accreditation for two years.³ Topics in the cataract course catalog include Preparing for Surgery and Early Steps, Phacoemulsification and IOLs & Postoperative Refractive Outcome. The ESCRS said the iLearn platform boasts over 30 hours of content, including “surgical videos, diagrams, animations, quizzes and forums.”⁴

References

1. @ESCRSofficial. We are happy to announce that The ESCRS Visual Optics Suite iLearn portal has been successfully re-accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME) to provide CME activity for medical specialists. Published June 9, 2023. Accessed June 12, 2023. https://twitter.com/ESCRSofficial/status/1667139918286520321

2. Eaccme.uems.eu. EACCME Criteria for The Accreditation of Elearning Materials (ELM). Updated 2016. Accessed June 12, 2023. https://eaccme.uems.eu/img/user/files/UEMS2016_21%20-%20EACCME%202_0%20CRITERIA%20FOR%20THE%20ACCREDITATION%20OF%20ELM.pdf

3. @ESCRSofficial. We are delighted to announce that the ESCRS #Cataract Portal has been reaccredited for another two years by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME)!. Published February 14, 2023. Accessed June 12, 2023. https://twitter.com/ESCRSofficial/status/1625496062969667585

4. @ESCRSofficial. ESCRS iLEARN: This online learning platform is free for #ESCRS members. Over 30 hours of interactive, assessed and accredited elearning content, including surgical videos, diagrams, animations, quizzes and forums. #ophthalmology https://elearning.escrs.org/login/index.php. Published June 27, 2018. Accessed June 12, 2023. https://twitter.com/ESCRSofficial/status/1012015246901497858