“NPECC process–approved” means an activity’s design file meets council criteria— not that a state board of nursing or national certification body has endorsed the hours. Always confirm CE acceptance with the authority that governs your license or certification.
Activity file checklist
| # | Element | Required |
|---|---|---|
| A | Title, track, enduring-material type, date | Yes |
| B | Needs assessment / practice gap | Yes |
| C | Measurable learning objectives | Yes |
| D | Agenda + contact hours + pharmacology hours (if any) | Yes |
| E | Content outline & methods | Yes |
| F | Faculty bios, credentials, conflict of interest | Yes |
| G | Evidence base (APA; DOI/URL preferred) | Yes |
| H | Assessment blueprint mapped to objectives | Yes |
| I | Evaluation plan | Yes |
| J | Certificate sample + verification method | Yes |
| K | Marketing review (no undisclosed product promotion) | Yes |
| L | CE Chair / reviewer signature | Yes |
Delivery platforms may automate parts of this file (planning templates, assessment, certificates).
NPECC still requires the substance of each element before process approval language is used.