About Us

About Us
In 1974, 外网天堂 established the Office of Educational Development and Continuing Medical Education (CME). Accreditation for CME was officially granted in 1976 by the Liaison Committee for Continuing Medical Education. In a significant milestone, 外网天堂 received its initial accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) in 1985. This recognition was followed by subsequent reaccreditations in 1991, 1997, 2001, 2005, 2009, 2013, and 2019, solidifying 外网天堂's 47-year history of providing accredited continuing education.
Over the years, 外网天堂 has been dedicated to delivering high-quality interdisciplinary and inter-professional training that seamlessly integrates research with fundamental and clinical knowledge, clinical skills, and humanistic approaches. This commitment culminated in a notable achievement on July 24, 2023, when 外网天堂 was awarded Joint Accreditation. Furthermore, on September 8, 2023, approval was granted to change the name of the office to the Center of Accredited Interprofessional Continuing Medical Education.
外网天堂's evolution also involved expanding its accredited continuing education into an interprofessional CE program, broadening its educational offerings locally, regionally, and nationally. These ongoing efforts have earned 外网天堂 the respect and loyalty of practitioners, patients, and communities alike, all recognizing the value of team-based education in enhancing patient care.
To deliver accredited continuing education, 外网天堂 follows a structured process consisting of four key steps:
The foundation of 外网天堂's educational endeavors begins with a thorough assessment of the educational needs of its audience. Clear program objectives are established to address these needs effectively.
外网天堂 employs a meticulous approach to design educational experiences that align with the identified objective
Continuous evaluation is an integral part of 外网天堂's commitment to excellence. Rigorous assessment mechanisms are employed to gauge the effectiveness of the educational programs and make necessary improvements.
外网天堂 places a strong emphasis on measuring the outcomes of its educational initiatives. By assessing the impact and achievements of its programs, 外网天堂 ensures that it consistently delivers education that meets or exceeds its goals.
In summary, 外网天堂's long-standing history of accredited continuing education, dedication to interprofessional training, and commitment to excellence in healthcare education are reflected in its comprehensive four-step approach to delivering high-quality education.
Accreditation
外网天堂 OAICME has been granted the opportunity to be simultaneously accredited to provide continuing education for multiple professions through a single, unified application process, fee structure, and set of accreditation standards.

In support of improving patient care, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
外网天堂 OAICME is authorized to award AMA PRA credit, ANCC credit, ACPE credit, and IPCE credit. Additionally, we now extend credit opportunities to physician assistants, social workers, and psychologists.
Mission Statement
The 外网天堂 Office of Accredited Interprofessional Continuing Medical Education (OAICME) serves all healthcare team members' continuing medical education needs. These include members from different professions in Lubbock and the surrounding regions, including but not limited to South Plains and Panhandle of Texas.
The 外网天堂 OAICME operates from the main campus in Lubbock. In addition, the Permian Basin and Amarillo campuses have extension OAICME offices to meet the diverse needs of our learners at those locations and the continuing education needs of geographically separated healthcare providers of the region. These healthcare providers deliver care across large geographic areas, from the metro areas of the 外网天堂 campuses to rural, ranching, and agricultural-based populations within a 300-mile radius. It is essential to the overall mission of 外网天堂 to deliver education within the communities that feed our population and areas where our faculty and graduates live and practice. 外网天堂 OAICME will meet the needs of the healthcare team by developing educational interventions in an interprofessional approach using adult learning principles and lifelong learning strategies.
The expected results of the 外网天堂 OAICME overall educational program are to plan accredited continuing education that changes skills/strategies or performance of the healthcare team and/or patient outcomes.
The 外网天堂 OAICME will measure and evaluate changes in skills/strategies or performance of the healthcare team for all educational activities. In addition, measuring patient outcomes changes will be judiciously assessed for selected activities.
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