This course is offered at no cost.1 The course is conducted via an online format through recorded lectures. Progression through the course is self-paced and there is no live attendance requirement.
The course consists of approximately 50 lectures, ranging from 30-75 minutes each. The course syllabus, videos, handouts, and other course material will be posted to the course website.
Although not required 2, each registered participant is expected to take the online final exam, which consists of 75-100 multiple choice questions. Participants are permitted to use lecture handouts and videos during the final exam. There are no retakes.
An electronic Certificate of Completion is awarded to each registered participant who achieves a score of 75% or higher on the final exam.
There is no academic credit or continuing medical education (CME) credit offered for this course 3.
1 There is a cost associated with the course for NIH employees taking this course through FAES for FAES credit. Please check the FAES website for more information in their catalog of courses.
2 The final exam is not required for participants who are NOT enrolled in the course through FAES. FAES participants must successfully pass a separate proctored final exam for credit. FAES participants will receive clear instructions through syllabi that is sent to FAES participants only.
3 FAES participants who successfully pass the proctored final exam and any other activities outlined in the FAES - PCP syllabi will be awarded both a certificate of completion and FAES credits.
View the course syllabus here [PDF, 115KB].
No required textbook for this course.