Continuing Education & Accreditation Approvals 2026
November 5–8, 2026
In-person only: Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (4 hours) and the Sideline Preparedness Workshop (3.25 hours) can be completed in person only. This applies to every approval listed below.
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) & AMA PRA Category 1™
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) has reviewed the 40th Annual Jose I Ricard Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Conference and deemed it acceptable for up to 34.00 Live AAFP Prescribed Credit(s). The term of approval is 11/05/2026 to 11/08/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP Prescribed Credit is accepted by the American Medical Association as equivalent to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ toward the AMA Physician’s Recognition Award. When applying for the AMA PRA, Prescribed Credit earned must be reported as Prescribed, not as Category 1 AOA Credit.
West Virginia Board of Medicine
Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances
The Thursday evening session, “Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances,” has been reviewed by the WVBOM and determined to meet the requirements of 11CSR6, Drug Diversion Best Practice and Prescribing of Controlled Substances.
Two (2.0) Hours Category 1 Nutrition CME
This conference offers two hours of nutrition credits, held on Saturday, November 7th at 11:00 am and Sunday, November 8th at 11:10 am. This satisfies the minimum requirement of two hours of Category 1 Nutrition CME designated by the AMA or the AAFP, and fulfills the “Nutrition CME” requirement as defined in section 11-6-2.12.
West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses (WVBRN) & ANCC
This program has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Registered Nurses for a maximum of 34 contact hours of continuing education:
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
The Family Medicine Foundation of WV (# P657) is approved by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer.
West Virginia (WVBPT) & Kentucky Physical Therapy Association (KPTA)
Approval # CEUL180345
APPROVED by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for a maximum of 34 contact hours of continuing education for PTs and PT assistants with a West Virginia license/certification.
Course # 180064
APPROVED by the APTA Kentucky for a maximum of 34 contact hours of continuing education for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants with a Kentucky license/certification.
West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
The conference is approved but not sponsored by the WV Board of Pharmacy (Approval expires 8/14/2028).
The following 15 distinct clinical sessions have been approved by the WV Board of Pharmacy for a total of 20.5 Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) hours:
| # | Session Title | Credit | Approval / Tracking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (In-Person Only) | 4.0 CPE | 2026-08-02-LIVE |
| 2 | Risk Assessment and Responsible Prescribing of Controlled Substances | 3.0 CPE | 2026-08-01-DDT |
| 3 | Overview of the West Virginia Rural Health Transformation Program | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-03-LIVE |
| 4 | A Collaborative Approach to Chronic Disease Management | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-04-LIVE |
| 5 | The Quick and Dirty of Geriatric Assessment | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-05-LIVE |
| 6 | Orthorexia: A Primer | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-06-LIVE |
| 7 | When the Stomach Grinds to a Halt: A Clinician's Guide to Gastroparesis | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-07-LIVE |
| 8 | Screening and Prevention of Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents and Young Adults | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-08-LIVE |
| 9 | The Effects of Caffeine on Athletes | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-09-LIVE |
| 10 | The Role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Reducing Diet-Related Chronic Conditions-Part 1: Optimizing Outcomes with GLP-1 Therapy | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-10-LIVE |
| 11 | Evaluation and Treatment of the Vestibular Patient: The journey from diagnosis to management of dizziness and balance disorders | 1.5 CPE | 2026-08-11-LIVE |
| 12 | Menstrual Considerations for the Adolescent Athlete | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-12-LIVE |
| 13 | The Role of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Reducing Diet-Related Chronic Conditions-Part 2 | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-13-LIVE |
| 14 | Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Athletes | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-14-LIVE |
| 15 | A Historical Perspective of Sports Medicine | 1.0 CPE | 2026-08-15-LIVE |
Physician Assistants & West Virginia Board of Chiropractic
Physician assistants may claim up to 34.00 Live AAFP Prescribed Credit(s). Term of Approval is from 11/05/2026 to 11/08/2026. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
This program is approved for 34 hours of continuing education for licensed chiropractors in the state of West Virginia.
Criteria for Successful Completion for All Boards
To be awarded official credit certificates across all respective licensing boards, participants must adhere to the following universal criteria:
- Content Recall & Clinical Application: Participants should be able to recall the content to discuss during Q&A, apply those best practices in their patients, and improve health outcomes after participating.
- Full Attendance Verification: Participants must attend the full session to receive CE credit.
- Attendance Documentation: Attendance documentation will be required for credit issuance.