Program Director Checklist

Please read this information before completing the enclosed application. Your application will not be processed without the appropriate materials and fees.

Prior to your SVU-CME Program

1. Complete the SVU-CME application:
• Program purpose — briefly state the specific purpose of this program.
• Program objectives — list the specific objectives of this program.
• Program planning committee — list the committee, which should include at least one Registered Vascular Technologist.
• Participating faculty — provide name, institution, degrees/certifications, and years of experience in noninvasive testing
• Program topics — list all topics, with the name of the presenter and the time allotted for each presentation. For case study and literature reviews, list the general topics. This information may be omitted for ongoing laboratory conferences; summaries are submitted after the meeting, on a quarterly basis.
2. Make one (1) copy of application and supporting materials.
3. Include the appropriate application fee.
4. Mail in time to be received in the SVU office no later than two (2) weeks prior to program date.
5. SVU-CME applications received for a program that has already been held will not be processed and no SVU-CMEs will be given for it.

After your One-Time SVU-CME Program

1. 1. Submit the following information within 30 days of program completion. Sponsors not in compliance with this guideline may not be eligible for CME credits for future programs.
• Program Director Evaluation Summary — All attendees must submit an evaluation to the program director in order to receive SVU-CME certificates. (However, do not send attendee’s evaluation forms to the National Office.)
• Program Attendance Record
• For Case Study Review Meetings: a description of case studies presented, including: patient history, noninvasive test findings, correlation findings, patient outcome, etc.
• For Literature Review Meetings: a summary of each meeting, including a detailed description of literature reviewed, name of presenter and attendee commentaries.
  
2. Keep sign-in sheets for a period of three (3) years, available for inspection by SVU.

After Ongoing Programs

Since ongoing program content must be reviewed after the meeting, you must submit one (1) copy of all meeting summaries, including a detailed description of each topic presented, within 30 days of the end of each quarter. It is necessary to submit a separate Attendance Record for each meeting held in the quarter, including each attendee’s name and the TOTAL number of CME credit hours earned by each attendee.