ADA CERP (Continuing Education Recognition Program)
Recognizing the need to offer its members and the dental community a way to select continuing dental education (CE) with confidence and to promote the continuous improvement of CE, the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP) was established in 1993.
Through an application and review process, the ADA CERP evaluates and recognizes institutions and organizations that provide continuing dental education. The program assists regulatory agencies and organizations that have CE requirements to identify CE providers whose activities are acceptable for credit. However, ADA CERP does not approve the specific courses or the credit hours that recognized providers offer. Nor does ADA CERP maintain a registry of CE credits. It is the responsibility of the CE provider to maintain records of participants in its educational activities. It is the responsibility of participants to retain documentation verifying participation in CE activities and to submit copies to their individual licensing boards as required.
Providers of continuing dental education are evaluated in 15 aspects of CE program quality by the ADA CERP. Only providers that can meet ADA CERP standards and procedures are granted approval and are authorized to use the ADA CERP logo and recognition statement. Once approved, providers are held accountable for maintaining those same high standards through periodic reevaluation.
ADA CERP is administrated by a standing committee of the Council on Dental Education and Licensure that includes representatives of the American Dental Association, American Association of Dental Boards, American Society of Constituent Dental Executives, American Dental Education Association, and organizations representing the recognized dental specialties.
Organizations interested in applying for ADA CERP recognition are encouraged to read the information on the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures process.
News and Announcements
ADA CERP Recognition: A Workshop for Continuing Dental Education Providers
ADA 151st Annual Session
Sunday, October 10, 2010, 1:00-4:00 pm
Orlando
Members of the ADA CERP Committee will present an overview of the ADA's Continuing Education Recognition Program. The session will be of interest to providers of continuing dental education already approved by ADA CERP as well as those that are considering applying for recognition for the first time. The ADA CERP application process and Recognition Standards will be covered, with special focus on recent revisions to the Standards.
Who should attend?
The workshop is designed for providers of continuing dental education. The session will be informational for CE providers that are currently ADA CERP approved as well as those that may be considering applying.
Educational objectives: After attending this workshop, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Criteria and their application to providers' CE programs.
- Review revisions to the ADA CERP Recognition Standards introduced in November 2009.
- Identify strategies for demonstrating compliance with ADA CERP Recognition Standards.
Format
Lecture, question and answer session, panel discussion
Registration fee
$55 before September 10; $75 after September 10
How to register
Register for the ADA Annual Session. Enter Session Code 6199.
Questions/suggestions
In order to make this session as informative as possible, please email any specific questions or topics you would like addressed at the meeting to:
ADA CERP, Attn: Kimberly Hendricks, hendricksk@ada.org
Revised Recognition Standards
The ADA’s Council on Dental Education and Licensure has approved revisions to the ADA CERP Recognition Standards and Procedures (PDF), eligibility criteria, and recognition policies. Download the announcement regarding the revisions for more information.
- Revised Standards Announcement February 2010 (PDF)
- New Criteria for Self-Instructional Activites; Standards Consolidated August 2010 (PDF)
Changes to ADA CERP Regulations Governing the Recognition Process
The ADA’s Council on Dental Education and Licensure has revised the ADA CERP Recognition Policy and Regulations Governing the Recognition Process. Download and read or print the revised policy below.
Contact Information
ADA CERP
American Dental Association
211 E Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
Email Us
Telephone: 312-440-2869
ADA Members: call the toll-free number, ext. 2869
