5 Best Ways to Access Free Online CMEs

Posted on: August 26th, 2015
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Danielle Ligenza

Continuing medical education (CME) consist of educational activities that all healthcare providers must take to maintain their licenses to practice. CMEs keep healthcare providers up to date on new developments in the field, and also refresh knowledge to keep providers at the top of their game. You can find CMEs at live events, in publications, or even on cruises. Unfortunately, CMEs can be very expensive and not every provider has the opportunity to attend a conference to meet their CME requirements. If you find yourself short on time or money, here is a list of the top 5 free online CME sites so that you can start logging those credits.

1. FreeCME.com

freeCME.com has one of the broadest range of continuing education available for healthcare providers. Their easy-to-use web portal makes finding courses and tracking required credits fast and simple.

2. CME List

CME List holds access to a number of online free CME courses. From pain management to a course on the public health crisis of Ebola, you will find something to pique your interest while obtaining those CMEs!

3. MyCME.com

My CME is an online course compilation covering a broad range of specialties, including allergy, cardiology, emergency, and dermatology. Check out the site, and you will also enjoy access to a number of great resources, such as clinical charts, daily medical news, patient fact sheets, and more!

4. Clinician1.com

Clinician1 is an online professional networking forum for nurse practitioners and physician assistants exclusively. By becoming a member, you would have access to free CMEs, job listings geared to particular specialties, the latest medical news, informative posts, and a forum for discussion with your peers.

5. Physicians Practice

Physicians Practice is an online journal that offers subscribers the opportunity to earn CME credits for free. Simply read their articles and answer quiz questions located at CMELLC.com and you can earn as many as 12 credits annually.

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About Danielle Ligenza

Danielle Ligenza was formerly the communications and public relations manager at Barton Associates’ Peabody, MA, headquarters. She received her B.A. and M.A. in political science from Boston University, and her J.D. from Notre Dame Law School.

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