Mainpro Eligible Activities

IMPORTANT! You must submit proof of participation (copy of certificate of completion/participation, university transcript, advanced life support program wallet card, etc.) for all Mainpro-C activities to the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) for verification purposes. Retain a personal copy of proof of participation for a minimum period of six years in case you are selected to participate in CPD credit validation or auditing.

Pre-Accredited Learning Activities These activities and programs have been peer-reviewed and received Mainpro-C accreditation by the CFPC.
Conferences, courses and workshops	Mainpro-C accredited conferences, courses and workshops tailor content and activities to meet individual participant needs (via pre-program needs assessments). Accredited programs will include small-group discussions and activities, with an emphasis on hands-on, interactive learning opportunities. An activity or exercise, to be completed weeks or months after the programs has been held, is included in the curriculum to stimulate reflective learning. To claim your credits, submit a copy of your proof of participation to the CFPC. Proof of participation must include a statement indicating that the program is Mainpro-C accredited.
Advanced life support programs	The following programs are eligible for Mainpro-C credit: ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support ACoRN – Acute Care of At-Risk Newborns APLS -Advanced Pediatric Life Support ALARM – Advances in Labour and Risk Management ALSO – Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics ATLS – Advanced Trauma Life Support NRP – Neonatal Resuscitation Program PALS – Pediatric Advanced Life Support Learn more about the maximum number of credits you may report per program and per cycle. To claim your credits, submit a copy of your proof of participation to the CFPC (proof of participation in the form of a wallet card, certificate or letter of acknowledgement is acceptable).
Independent & practice-based small group learning (PBIL/PBSG)	The Foundation for Medical Practice Education (FMPE) is a Canadian non-profit organization dedicated to the development, production, and evaluation of educational programs for community-based family medicine and general practitioners. Their PBIL and PBSG programs are Mainpro-C accredited. Learn more about the FMPE . CFPC members enrolled in PBSG (small group) are eligible to claim one Mainpro-C credit per hour of participation. CFPC members enrolled in PBIL (individual) are eligible to claim two Mainpro-C credits per module upon completion the associated two-part commitment to change form. To claim your credits, submit a copy of the certificate issued by the FMPE or enroll with the FMPE to have your credits automatically uploaded.
Organized clinical traineeships and fellowships*	Clinical traineeships and fellowships are planned learning experiences that enhance or introduce new knowledge and skills. To be eligible for Mainpro-C credit, the traineeship/fellowship must be a minimum of five days in duration. Traineeships and fellowships may be developed for groups or individual physicians. Earn 25 Mainpro-C credits for each completed clinical traineeship or fellowship. To claim your credits, complete and submit the Clinical Traineeship and Fellowship form.

Self-Directed Learning Activities Activities and exercises outlined below allow you to self-generate Mainpro-C credits. Please use the appropriate Mainpro submission form to claim your credits.
Family medicine and emergency medicine examinations	Complete one of the following large-scale family medicine or emergency medicine examinations* and be eligible to claim Mainpro-C credits: The CFPC Examination of Special Competence in Emergency Medicine (Note: Only practice eligible candidates may claim credit for this activity) The American Board of Family Practice (ABFP) Certification OR Recertification Examination The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certification Examination Earn 25 Mainpro-C credits for each completed examination. Proof of participation must be submitted along with a completed Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine Examinations form. *Other examinations will be considered on an individual basis. The CFPC Certification Examination in Family Medicine is not eligible for Mainpro-C credit.
Linking Learning to Practice	Linking Learning to Practice allows you to earn Mainpro-C credit for a variety of activities, including: Conducting a research project on a topic relevant to family medicine Developing educational materials and/or clinical practice guidelines Committee work that involves the review of family medicine content Academic activities including planning and conducting teaching activities Participating in educational program accreditation survey visits Being an examiner for a family medicine or emergency medicine examination And many more These activities are treated as stimuli for the generation of practice-related questions and answers. The Linking Learning to Practice form guides you through an inquiry and decision-making process, and then facilitates the reflective process necessary for earning Mainpro-C credit. Earn two Mainpro-C credits for each completed form To claim your credits, complete and submit the Linking Learning to Practice form
Pearls™	Pearls™ is a self-directed, evidence-based practice reflection exercise. As a self-learning activity, Pearls guides you through a five-step process: Formulating a practice-based clinical question. Seeking the appropriate information to answer your questions. Evaluating the available information. Making a decision on how to use/incorporate the information into your practice. Evaluating the impact of your decision after a sufficient period of time has elapsed. Earn three Mainpro-C credits for each exercise you submit. Learn more about Pearls and download the Pearls submission form and guidebook.
Practice Audits and Quality Assurance Programs	This is in addition to the Mainpro-M1 credits claimed for participation in practice audits or other quality assurance programs (both for individual or group-based audits). Earn three Mainpro-C credits for each submitted form To claim your credits, complete and submit the Practice Audits and Quality Assurance Programs form If the assessment and feedback is comprehensive, multiple forms may be submitted if each is based on a distinctly different question.
Provincial Practice Review and Enhancement Programs	Several provinces and regions conduct organized medical practice review programs. These are often sponsored by the provincial licensing authorities and conducted by the licensing authority, a medical association or a university. Earn three Mainpro-C credits for each submitted form To claim your credits, complete and submit the Provincial Practice Review and Enhancement Program form If the assessment and feedback is comprehensive, multiple forms may be submitted if each is based on a distinctly different question.
Self-planned Clinical Traineeships and Fellowships	For self-planned traineeships, learning needs are self-identified through practice reflection, practice audit, change of practice focus, or change in patient demographics. See organized clinical traineeships and fellowships for more information. Earn 25 Mainpro-C credits for each self-planned traineeship or fellowship To claim Mainpro-C credits, complete and submit the Clinical Traineeships and Fellowships form
University Degree and Diploma Studies NEW! You may now choose to report degree/diploma participation in one of two ways!	Report and earn credits as you complete *individual courses* toward your degree/diploma. Each course is worth five Mainpro-C credits AND 10 Mainpro-M1 credits. Submit one form per course. OR Report and earn credits upon *program completion. Earn 25 Mainpro-C credits* upon program completion. Submit one form per program. *NOTE: You must select only one of the options above for reporting. You may not use both or a combination of the two.