NCAFP Online CME Course Center

The NCAFP offers family physicians access to a growing list of online continuing medical education courses. See the courses below; all are free to physicians. Check back periodically as new courses are introduced.

Hands on Procedures Valuable Hands-On Procedures - Family physicians, FNPs and PAs often see patients with conditions that require the performance of a minor office procedure. Too often, many patients are referred out of the practice. Learn the benefits of adding these simple procedures to your practice. This CME online program will demonstrate the indications and contraindications for joint and soft-tissue injections and aspirations, and address the common techniques used to perform skin biopsies.

Disparities Program Understanding & Addressing Healthcare Disparities - Health disparities refer to the differences in health and health care between groups of people. Health disparities disproportionately affect the morbidity and mortality of diseases according to someone’s race, culture, environment, sex, age, socioeconomic status, etc. This online CME program will provide an insight into the definition of health disparities, the causes and methods to address them.

Cancer Program What Every Family Physician Should Know About Cancer - The Family Physician is central to the care of patients at all points along the continuum of cancer care. Online program features both audio and slides. Free with simple registration.

Osteoporosis Osteoporosis: A Perspective for Family Physicians - In the United States, 10 million people have osteoporosis. Millions more have low bone mass (called osteopenia), placing them at risk for osteoporosis and broken bones. Dr. Richard Lord, MA, Program Chair, presents a complete discussion on this topic in bound format.