In order to become an Accredited CPE Provider, the following criteria must be met:

i. Applicants

• Public healthcare institutions/ hospitals, dental societies/ associations, private healthcare institutions/ hospitals, and dental clinics are eligible to apply for accreditation.
  
  

ii. Qualified instructors/ speakers

• The instructors/ speakers must have the relevant experience to conduct the course.
  
  

iii. Event/ Course Contents

• Objective of the event/ course should be consistent to the goal/ mission of the CPE Programme.
• Contents of the activities should be relevant to dental professionals.
• Please exclude time taken for registration, breaks, lunch etc. in the calculation of the number of hours.
  
  

iv. Hands-on courses (if applicable)

• Depending on the type of hands-on courses, there should be a proper ratio of instructors to participants.
  
  

v. Non-commercial

• Courses conducted should not be solely for the purpose of promoting any product.
  
  

vi. Financial and Administrative Responsibilities

• Providers have to assume the financial and administrative responsibilities in planning, publicising and offering relevant events/ courses to dental professionals.
• Events must be publicised and opened to all dental professionals.

Validity of Accreditation

Accreditation of Providers is only valid for a period of 2 years. Renewal of accreditation will be done only for providers who have fulfilled the renewal criteria during their 2 years accreditation period. Please refer to the revised criteria for renewal of status for Accredited providers.