We're updating CECentral.com soon! Here's what to expect.

CECentral Site Update Guide

CECentral is getting an upgrade! Get ready for automatic credit uploads, better mobile access, improved search tools, and more. If you run into any issues during the transition, just drop us a line at support@cecentral.com - we're here to help!

📋 Key Things to Know
  • New Account Required: To get started, everyone will need to create a new account and fill out their profile with their board certifications and license numbers
  • Transcripts: Your current CE credit history (2019+) will transfer automatically (will take time to migrate over). Records older than 2019 won't transfer - download them from this site by August 31 if needed
  • New Processes: There's a new process for enrolling in courses and Grand Rounds - check out this guide for all the details

Quick Navigation

Transition Timeline

During Transition (Now - Aug 31)

Use Current Site For:
  • Past credit claims
  • Download transcripts
  • Pre-2019 records (urgent!)
Use New Site For:
  • Create account
  • New enrollments
  • All future activities
On September 1: The current site will be taken down. The new site will live at www.CECentral.com and handle all activities.

Creating Your New Account

Important: User accounts are NOT being transferred from the old system. Everyone must create a new profile on the new site

You have two options for creating your account:

Option 1: UK Faculty & Staff (LinkBlue Single Sign-On)

  1. Go to the new site
  2. Click Login in the top right corner
  3. Select LinkBlue Login
  4. Enter your LinkBlue credentials
  5. IMPORTANT: After logging in, you MUST complete your profile:
    • Navigate to My Account
    • Click Edit Profile
    • Complete ALL demographic information
    • Add your state license number first
    • Click Add Another to add board certifications
    • Scroll to find your board and enter the license number
    • Add all relevant boards and license numbers

⚠️ LinkBlue Users: Simply logging in with LinkBlue does NOT complete your account setup. You MUST navigate to My Account and complete your profile information, or you won't be able to enroll in courses.

💡 Pro Tip: As you fill out your profile, try typing a few letters in dropdown fields to quickly filter the available options.

Option 2: Create Account with Email

  1. Go to the new site
  2. Click Register in the top right corner
  3. Select Create new CECentral account
  4. Complete the registration form with your email
  5. Create a password that meets requirements:
    • At least one uppercase character
    • At least 7 characters in length
    • Cannot contain your username
    • At least one digit
  6. Complete your profile including:
    • ALL demographic information
    • Add your state license number first
    • Click Add Another to add board certifications
    • Scroll to find your board and enter the license number
    • Add all relevant boards and license numbers

🔍 Board Certification FAQs

Q: Why am I being asked for my board certification information in my profile?

Boards that have entered into an agreement with the accrediting body for CME, the ACCME, can have their MOC II and/or CME credits reported to their board through the ACCME reporting system, JA-PARS, by the accrediting CME office. If you enter the required profile and board information, any MOC II credits designated for your board will be automatically transmitted.

Q: Why can I not find my board listed under "Board certification and licenses" in my profile?

Only the boards listed under "Board certification and licenses" have agreements with the ACCME and can receive reports of MOC II and/or CME credits for their board-certified physicians from the accrediting CME office. If your board is not listed, it means they do not have an agreement with the ACCME and are not currently able to receive reports and there is no need to enter that board information.

Created Multiple Accounts by Accident?
If you believe you've created multiple accounts, contact support@cecentral.com and we will help merge your accounts.

Transcripts and CE History

What's Being Transferred

  • Automatically transferred: All CE history from 2019 onwards will be moved to your new account
  • NOT transferred: Records before 2019
  • NOT transferred: User account information (you must create a new account)
Action Required by August 31: Download any pre-2019 transcripts you need from the current site.

How to Download Pre-2019 Transcripts

  1. Go to the current site
  2. Log in with your existing credentials
  3. Navigate to your transcript section
  4. Click the transcript link
  5. Select Get Printable Transcript
  6. Save the PDF to your computer
Note: Your 2019+ transcript transfer may take several hours or up to a day to appear in your new account. If transcripts aren't visible immediately after creating your account, please check back later.

Enrolling in Grand Rounds

Understanding Series vs Individual Sessions

Grand Rounds can be set up as:

  • Series: Multiple sessions under one Grand Rounds program (e.g., Pediatric Grand Rounds for the whole year)
  • Individual Sessions: Single, standalone events

Pre-Enrolling (Recommended)

  1. Access the session through one of these methods:
    • Click the link or scan the QR code from your Grand Rounds coordinator
    • Go to My Account → find your series at the bottom of the page
    • Check the Live Events tab
  2. Log in if prompted
  3. Click Take Course to pre-enroll
  4. Attend the session
  5. Wait until the session is complete before claiming credit

Enrolling Day-Of

  1. Access the link or QR code from your coordinator
  2. Log in or create an account
  3. Click Take Course to enroll
  4. Attend the session
⏰ Important Timing: You have 30 minutes after the session starts to enroll. After that, enrollment closes. If you miss the window, contact your Grand Rounds coordinator - they may be able to enroll you manually.
📱 Coming Soon: SMS text messaging for RSS attendance tracking.

What If I Try to Claim Credit Too Early?

If you attempt to claim credit before the session ends, the system will prevent you from proceeding. You must wait until the session is marked as complete by your coordinator before you can claim credit.

Claiming Credit

How to Access Your Course for Credit

You have three ways to access your course after completion:

  1. Direct link: Click the link or QR code from your coordinator
  2. My Account: Go to My Activities → Pending Activities on the new site
  3. Email: Click the link in your enrollment confirmation email

Steps to Claim Credit

  1. Access your course using one of the methods above
  2. Click the Take Course button
  3. Complete the Course Evaluation
  4. Complete Credit Selection:
    • Click Start
    • Select your credit type for your profession
    • Enter participation hours
    • Attest to your engagement
    • Click Submit
  5. Download your Certificate
  6. Complete Commitment to Change form
⏰ Time Limit: Credit must be claimed within 60 days of the activity date. Extensions are not available after this deadline.

Understanding Automatic Credit Uploads

The new system can automatically upload credits to certain boards, but it's important to understand how this works:

📤 Automatic Credit Upload FAQ

Q: If I select my board in my CECentral profile and enter my credentials, does that mean my credits are automatically reported to that board?

No. All CME activities are uploaded to a central repository called JA-PARS, but board-specific MOC credit is only reported to that board if the activity is designated for that board by the activity director on the activity application.

  • Regular CME (AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™): Always uploaded to JA-PARS.
  • MOC Credit (ABIM, ABS, ABP, etc.): Only uploaded if the activity is designated for MOC for that board.
Example: An activity will only transmit completions to ABS if it has been designated for ABS MOC credit. If the MOC component is not configured, nothing is reported to ABS, even though ABS appears on the list of participating boards.
💡 Key Point: Adding your board information to your profile enables automatic reporting when available, but the activity itself must be designated for MOC credit for your specific board. Check the activity description to see which boards will receive MOC credit.

Need Help?

Support Resources

Common Issues

  • Multiple accounts created: Contact support for account merging
  • Can't enroll in courses: Make sure you've completed your profile information
  • Transcripts not showing: Allow time for 2019+ records to transfer--check back for updates
  • Missed Grand Rounds enrollment window: Contact your Grand Rounds coordinator
  • Board not listed in profile: Only boards with ACCME agreements appear - if yours isn't listed, no action needed
  • MOC credits not uploading: Verify the activity is designated for MOC for your specific board

What's New in the System

  • ✨ Enhanced search capabilities
  • 📱 Mobile-friendly design
  • 🎙️ Updated Media Player w/ Auto-transcription, resume where you left off, and more
  • 🔄 Automatic uploads for MOC II and CME credits to boards (when designated)
  • 📲 SMS texting for RSS attendance tracking (coming soon)

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