Many universities, scientific societies and training centers run strong clinical courses but do not hold recognition as CE providers. Joint providership offers a route for those institutions to deliver activities with a recognized provider.
What joint providership is
Under ADA CERP, joint providership means a recognized provider and a non-recognized organization plan and present a continuing education activity together. The recognized provider takes responsibility for making sure the activity meets ADA CERP standards. A2Z is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider and can enter these arrangements.
What it is not
Joint providership does not transfer recognition to your institution, and it does not let a provider simply add its name to a finished course. The recognized provider must take an active part in the activity from planning onward. If a provider offers to “approve” a course it had no role in, treat that as a warning sign.
Who does what
The split of work varies, but a typical arrangement looks like this.
Your institution usually contributes:
- Subject expertise and proposed faculty
- The venue, clinical facilities and participants
- Draft content and course schedule
The recognized provider is responsible for:
- Taking part in needs assessment and setting learning objectives
- Reviewing content for accuracy and commercial bias
- Collecting and reviewing faculty disclosures
- Reviewing any commercial support agreements
- Evaluation, attendance records and certificates
Commercial support
If a company sponsors the activity, the arrangement needs extra care. The sponsor cannot influence content, faculty choice or objectives. Support goes through a written agreement, and participants are told about it. Product promotion stays apart from the educational sessions. Raise any sponsorship at the first meeting, not after the program is set.
How to describe the activity
Announcements and certificates should name both organizations and state the joint providership clearly. They should state the credit hours and include the recognized provider’s ADA CERP statement. They should not suggest that ADA CERP approved the course, because ADA CERP does not approve individual courses.
How the process usually runs with A2Z
- First discussion: you share the topic, audience, faculty and any sponsorship.
- Agreement: we set out responsibilities in writing.
- Planning: we agree objectives, review content and collect disclosures.
- Delivery: your team runs the activity with disclosures presented to participants.
- Close-out: evaluations, attendance records and certificates.
Is it right for your institution?
Joint providership suits institutions that run occasional or growing CE programs and want them delivered under recognized standards. Institutions planning a large, ongoing CE program may later consider seeking recognition themselves. A2Z can support either route through our accreditation and compliance services.
To discuss a planned activity, email info@a2zdentalacademy.com or message us on WhatsApp at +201001050414.
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