CARE Down Syndrome eLearning Course
Earn continuing medical education (CME) credits while advancing your expertise in caring for adults with Down syndrome.
Overview
CARE Down Syndrome offers a flexible, self-paced eLearning experience designed to help clinicians enhance the quality of healthcare for adults with Down syndrome. All content is mobile-friendly and CME-accredited, allowing you to learn and earn credit anytime, anywhere.
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and National Down Syndrome Society. Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Penn State College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Penn State College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Explore Our Accredited eLearning Options
Learners can choose from two accredited eLearning options, or complete both to earn even more CME credits:
CARE Down Syndrome eLearning Course: Complete the foundational course to earn 2 CME credits and gain a comprehensive overview of caring for adults with Down syndrome.
Topic-Specific Clinical Reference Articles: Explore 17 in-depth articles on clinically relevant subjects like Alzheimer’s disease, Down Syndrome Regression Disorder, mental health, and more. Each article is worth 0.25 CME credit.
CME Credit FAQ
Who is your accreditation provider?
CARE Down Syndrome activities have been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and National Down Syndrome Society. Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
What kind of credit can I receive for completing the CARE Down Syndrome eLearning Course and reading the articles?
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Penn State College of Medicine and National Down Syndrome Society. Penn State College of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Penn State College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Penn State College of Medicine designates this enduring activity for a maximum of .25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Can I earn CME credit just by reading the articles on the website?
To receive CME credit, you must access the course and articles through the “Register” button (located at the top of your screen), create a username and password, complete the required evaluation form, and attest to your participation. Credit cannot be awarded for articles read solely on the public website.
What is the process for being awarded CME for the CARE Down Syndrome eLearning course and the articles?
- Penn State College of Medicine designates the CARE Down Syndrome eLearning Course for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™, and 0.25 credit(s) for each reference article read.
- Enroll in CARE Down Syndrome eLearning Course and/or Reference Articles.
- Complete the Course or Read the CME-accredited Clinical Reference Articles.
- Complete the Evaluation Form.
- Once you submit the evaluation, Penn State College of Medicine’s system is notified to process your credit. Penn State College of Medicine will then award your CME credit and send you an electronic certificate, typically within a few weeks of course completion.
Can I download or print the articles?
Yes, the articles are available for download or printing. Please visit each individual reference article page to access and download each PDF.
Ready to Enhance Your Practice?
Click the Register button to get started and join a growing network of healthcare professionals committed to delivering informed, person-centered care to individuals with Down syndrome.
Upon registration, clinicians will automatically be enrolled in all CARE Down Syndrome–related courses, including the foundational course and each reference article course.