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Medical Ethics CME for Physicians: Clinical Considerations - 2 Credits
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Course
Two-credit medical ethics CME covering consent, boundaries, AI in documentation, telehealth, and end-of-life decisions. Meets Medical Ethics Requirements across various State Boards of Medicine.
Course
Medical Ethics CME for Physicians: Clinical Considerations - 2 Credits
2.0 Credits / CME HoursText
Two-credit medical ethics CME covering consent, boundaries, AI in documentation, telehealth, and end-of-life decisions. Meets Medical Ethics Requirements across various State Boards of Medicine.
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What you'll learn
At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:
Explain how the four pillars of bioethics and whole-person, patient-centered care principles inform ethical clinical decision-making
Analyze the ethical implications of using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) in clinical documentation and patient chart notes.
Demonstrate a structured approach to end-of-life and surrogate decision-making, incorporating patient values, decision capacity, and legally appropriate documentation.
Evaluate ethical challenges involving professional boundaries, conflicts of interest, informed consent, and telehealth interactions to support safe, patient-centered clinical practice.
Course description
Medical Ethics in Medicine: Clinical and Professional Considerations
Who it is for: Physicians, physician assistants, and other licensed clinicians who need medical ethics CME for state renewal. Michigan MDs: this course covers your 1-hour ethics requirement. Michigan DOs: take Laws, Rules, and Medical Ethics for Physicians for AOA Category 1-A credit, or this course for ACCME credit (both boards accept it).
Credit: 2.0 AMA Credits
Length: 2 hours, online, self-paced, unlimited post-test attempts. Certificate issued immediately.
State requirements this course satisfies
Michigan physicians (MD):
1 hour of medical ethics every 3-year cycle (R 338.2443). This course covers it with 1 hour to spare toward your 150. →
Michigan osteopathic physicians (DO):
1 hour of medical ethics every 3-year cycle (R 338.143). →
Check your state and license with the CE requirements lookup before relying on any course for a mandated topic.
What it covers
The four pillars of bioethics applied to consent, documentation integrity, and end-of-life care; conflicts of interest and gifts; professional boundaries and sexual misconduct prevention; informed consent; AI and large language models in chart documentation; telehealth ethics; surrogate decision-making and decision capacity.
Reporting
Your certificate is issued immediately and stored in your account; the Boards often audits a sample of renewals and requires 4-6 years of records. Where your state uses CE Broker or CME Passport, we report all completions to proactively within 24 business hours.
Course content
Introduction
Foundations of Bioethics and Whole-Person Clinical Care
Conflicts of Interest, Gifts, and Professional Judgment in Clinical Practice
Professional Boundaries and Sexual Misconduct Prevention
Informed Consent in a Rapidly Changing Landscape
Digital Ethics and AI in Documentation
Telehealth Ethics: Consent, Privacy, Equity, and Boundaries
End of Life and Surrogate Decision-Making
Key Takeaways and Conclusion
Course details
Release Date05/26/2026
Expiration Date05/26/2029
ACPE UAN0657-0000-26-044-H99-P 0657-0000-26-044-H99-T
CE Broker ID20-1380750
ACCME Activity Number203706081
AGD Number386503 | Course Code: 555
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
Activity FormatEnduring
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Instructor
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John VillaMD, FACEP, FAAFP
John Francis Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP is an Emergency Medicine Specialist in Florida with more than 25 years in emergency medicine and family medicine.
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This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
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Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Medical Ethics CME for Physicians: Clinical Considerations - 2 Credits", provides 2 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor II, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, Pharmacist, Medical Doctor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Addiction Counselor I, Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Registered Nurse Practitioner, Licensed Addiction Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Dentist, Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Consultant Pharmacist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Addiction Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, General Dentist, Pharmacy Technician, Chemical Dependency Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice, Licensed Massage Therapist, Dental Assistant. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Does this course meet Michigan's medical ethics CME requirement?
Yes. Michigan MDs and DOs must complete 1 hour of medical ethics every 3-year renewal cycle. This 2-credit course covers it; the second hour counts toward your general total.
Is it Category 1?
Yes, [AMA PRA Category 1]. Michigan MDs need at least 75 Category 1 hours per cycle and DOs at least 60; this course counts toward both.
Which professions can take it?
Physicians, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and behavioral health professionals. Credit is awarded under the accreditation your board accepts.
Will you report my completion?
If your state uses CE Broker. We will report your completion as long as you enter your license number correctly. Questions? CE compliance experts are on live chat, email, and phone, 7 days a week.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
Most helpful reviews
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Dawn O.Nutritionist
Verified reviewI am always interested in continuing education in the areas of health, wellness, nutrition and mental health. Your course was well written, well organized and helpful in meeting state licensure requirements.
PM
Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
CG
Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
AB
Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Priya M.Occupational Therapist
Verified reviewVery well written, easy to digest, time efficient, and straight to the point. Thank you!
CG
Cristina GRegistered Nurse
Verified reviewI appreciate the convenience of the course being online and accessible through my phone and that it directly reports to CEBroker to support mandated education requirements.
AB
Allison B.Nurse Practitioner
Verified reviewI really loved this information. I was hospitalized last year for almost a month and I noticed multiple medical errors (not being hooked up to my IV multiple times, given wrong medication which caused my sodium to be very low, etc.) which lengthened my stay. I can now define those exact errors and better understand what happened to me. I hate that these medical errors are so common and I appreciate how well laid out your breakdown and categorization of them was.
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Requirements & disclosures
Financial Disclosures
This educational activity was developed by AchieveCE free of any commercial support. The following individuals have indicated that they have no financial relationships with an ineligible company that may impact upon this activity:
• John Villa, MD, FACEP, FAAFP - Faculty • Patricia Dunn, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC - Nurse Planner, Content Reviewer • Pete Kreckel, RPh - Pharmacist Planner • Marie Fluent DDS, CDIPC - Dentist Planner • Michelle Barrera – Planner • Luke Porter - Planner • Vicki Holder - Content Developer • Andrea Espiritu – Content Reviewer
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Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS X 10.1+, iOS 10+, Android 4.3+
Software Requirements
Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Network Requirements
Broadband Internet Connection: T1, Hi-speed DSL or Cable4G cellular connection
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