The AAPM Online Learning Center (OLC) is a repository of enduring educational materials to be used by individuals to continue their professional development.
One valuable feature of the OLC is the AAPM Virtual Library which includes:
- streaming video and/or audio of the presentations digitally captured at various AAPM meetings
- transcription of the audio for numerous presentations
- slides of the presentations
Access to the Virtual Library is included in AAPM membership. A complete list of available Virtual Library presentations is provided below. Additionally, within the OLC and for an annual fee, individuals can access a variety of materials and complete associated quizzes in order to obtain both CAMPEP approved Medical Physics Continuing Education Credits (MPCEC) and ABR approved Self-Assessment (SA) credits.
The OLC is maintained by the Online Learning Services Subcommittee (OLSS) and AAPM staff.
Quizzes associated with MPCEC and SAM materials within the Online Education Credits Program are prepared and reviewed by volunteers and the OLSS members. A multi-step review process is involved before the quizzes are published online.
Currently, there are more than 550 quizzes that can be used toward Category 1 CME or self-assessment CME. For example, 62 credits are under "Diagnostic Radiology/Mammography" category for members to fulfill the MQSA or ACR continuing qualifications, 15 credits/36months.
The OLSS works diligently to update offerings and we frequently send out an invitation to write or review a quiz that consists of ten multiple-choice questions. Please accept the invitation when you can, and help us to help the medical physics communities. You may also let us know if you want to become a volunteer writer or reviewer.
Your feedback is valuable and will help us to further improve the quality of the Online Education Credits Program.
Stephanie A. Parker
Chair, Online Learning Services Subcommittee