Part 2: Lifelong Learning (CME and CE)

Lifelong learning is a big part of keeping up-to-date and impactful in your field throughout your career. Here’s a breakdown of what’s required for Part 2 of Continuing Certification and additional options for medical physics diplomates.

CME and CE Requirements

You need to complete at least 75 Category 1 CME credits over a continuously rolling three-year period. Medical physics diplomates can use CAMPEP-accredited CE, Self-Directed Educational Projects (SDEPs), and Category 1 CME credits.

Optional SDEPs For Medical Physicists

Medical physicists can choose to complete Self-Directed Educational Projects (SDEPs) to earn up to 15 CE credits per project. These are flexible, personalized learning experiences based on areas where you want to improve or go deeper. You can use an SDEP to meet the requirements for either Part 2 or Part 4 of Continuing Certification; however, to be used for Part 4, the SDEP must contribute to your education in quality and safety. Just keep in mind that each SDEP can only be used once — you’ll need separate activities to fulfill each part.

An SDEP has four components, which must be defined prior to project initiation. You will need to record an initial statement for each part plus a final summary statement at the time of project completion for parts three and four.

1. Significance: The educational need or gap
2. Approach: Activities you’ll do to meet that need
3. Evaluation: What you’ll accomplish and how you’ll measure success
4. Impact: How it will improve your practice or benefit your team/institution

Projects can include:

• Developing new lectures
• Implementing new protocols
• Conducting research
• Reviewing regulatory issues
• Publishing papers
• Staying current with tech or education updates

Submitting SDEP Documentation

If selected for an audit, you’ll need to submit SDEP documentation by filling out this SDEP Form.