CME/CEUs
The world’s largest interdisciplinary rehabilitation research conference, ACRM Annual Conference, is back IN-PERSON this November in Chicago. The ACRM Annual Conference will deliver world-class content over six jam-packed days.
Almost 3 Times Less Expensive Than The Average Industry Price Per Credit
Offering CME/CEUs for 13 Disciplines
Receive a general attendance certificate that may be submitted to organizations or professional accrediting bodies as proof of attendance.
Faculty Disclosure Statements
CME/CEU Processing
Consistent with the ACRM commitment to provide high-quality, evidence-based educational opportunities to all members of the rehabilitation team, ACRM offers CME/CEU contact hours in your choice of 14 disciplines, including:
- ABCOP (limb loss) (new as of 2021)
- Case Managers (CCMC)
- Dieticians (CDR)
- Disability Management Specialists (CDMS Commission)
- Health Care Executives (ACHE)
- Nurses (ANCC)
- Occupational Therapists (AOTA)
- Physical Therapists (selected states)
- Physicians (includes Physicians Assistants. Canadian Physicians, please click here for additional information)
- Psychologists (APA Accreditation)
- Rehabilitative Counselors (CRCC)
- Social Workers (NASW)
- Speech-Language Professionals (ASHA)
- Certificates of Attendance
Other Professionals
A general Certificate of Attendance is also available for other conference attendees indicating the number of education credits earned. This form may be submitted to organizations or professional accrediting bodies as proof of attendance.
Instructional Methods
Earn continuing education contact hours by participating in:
- Instructional courses
- Specialty workshops
- Plenary presentations
- Symposia
- Award lectures
- Moderated panel discussions
- Lecture luncheons
- Some special events as noted
Session Evaluation and Continuing Education Certificates
Completion Requirements: Credit is only given to attendees who register for the event; attend the educational sessions; evaluate each session attended, take the post-test for each session and complete the overall conference evaluation. At the end of the evaluation, you will be able to claim your credit and print your certificate.
ACRM Educational Conference session evaluations are completed through the conference website. Once you are registered, click on the CME/CEU link in the left column menu to go to your task page. After you have completed all your tasks you will be able to download the certificate of your choice. Remember that the site is automatically calculating your credit. If you miss evaluating a session you attended, you will not receive credit for that session.
Please email certificates@acrm.org with questions.
Statement Of Need And Target Audience
Interprofessional exchange, interaction, and cooperation are the cornerstones of optimal patient care. Educational opportunities that promote interprofessional learning and collaboration are needed to advance clinical and scientific research and its subsequent translation to clinical practice.
The ACRM 99th Annual Conference, Progress in Rehabilitation Research (PIRR) provides that opportunity by bringing together both researchers and clinicians working in the various fields of rehabilitation medicine, including:
- Physiatrists
- Physicians
- Physical therapists
- Occupational therapists
- Speech-language professionals
- Psychologists
- Rehabilitation nurses
- Case managers
- Rehabilitation counselors
- Disability specialists
- Healthcare executives
- Dietitians
- Other professionals
Learning Objectives
Education Level
Intermediate
Learning Objectives
After participating in this activity, learners will be able to:
- List current and future research in rehabilitation medicine.
- Discuss recent research findings and their potential impact on the clinical care of rehabilitation patients.
- Apply evidence-based knowledge and skills to enhance patient care.
- Identify strengths and weaknesses in evidence-based treatment approaches to rehabilitation medicine.
- Cite fundamental issues in ethics, cultural diversity, and evidence-based practices as applied to rehabilitation medicine.
Accreditation Statements
Instructional Method
| Accrediting Body | Status |
 | This conference has been approved for credits by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. |
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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 the New Jersey of Academy of Family Physicians and the American Congress of Rehabilitative Medicine. The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The New Jersey Academy of Family Physicians designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 612.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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FIRM, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Firm Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 612.5 contact hours.
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 | ACRM is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval # 05629. This blended/hybrid event is offered at 617.5 CEUs, educational level, intermediate. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA |
Speech-Language Hearing Professionals (ASHA) |  |
 | This Conference includes 612.5 CEs. APA Division 22 (Rehabilitation Psychology) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. APA Division 22 maintains responsibility for this program and its content. For more information about Division 22 or to inquire about membership, please visit http://www.div22.org. |
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This program has been pre-approved by the Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to Certified Case Managers (CCMs). |
Certified Disability Management Specialists (CDMS)
| This program has been pre-approved by The Commission for Case Manager Certification to provide continuing education credit to CDMS® board-certified disability management specialists. The course is approved for 5.25 CE contact hour(s). Activity code: C00000318 Approval Number: 220000318 |
| Firm, Inc. is a CPE-approved provider for CDR continuing education credits. Firm Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 37.25 contact hours, | |
| American Physical Therapy Association of Georgia | APTA Georgia certifies this course for a maximum of 37.25 Continuing Competency Hours (CCH). |
Illinois Physical Therapy Association | The Illinois Chapter Continuing Education Committee has certified that this course meets the criteria for approval of Continuing Education offerings established by The Illinois Physical Therapy Association. Approved CE Hours: 37.0 |
Ohio Physical Therapy Association | The Ohio Physical Therapy Association has approved this activity for a total of 35.75 credit hours. |
Texas Physical Therapy Association | This activity has been approved by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 37.25 CCUs for PTs and PTAs. Course approval number: 76545TX |
Evaluation and Claim for CME/CEU Certificates
Completion Requirements: Credit is only given to attendees who register for the event; attend the live sessions; evaluate each session attended, take the post-test for each session and complete the overall conference evaluation. At the end of the evaluation, you will be able to claim your credit and print your certificate.Terms & Conditions
Complaint Resolution
Any person may file a signed complaint about ACRM Educational events. Complaints must be submitted in writing. The complaint must be identified as a complaint. The complaint must clearly describe the specific nature of the complaint, provide supporting data for the charge, specify the changes sought by the complainant, and identify the person making the complaint. All Complaints that meet the specified criteria will be considered by ACRM. Complaints may be emailed to: certificates@acrm.org and/or mailed to:
ACRM
Attn: Education
224 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
ADA
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or any other special needs should contact ACRM prior to purchase at: +1.703.435.5335.
