Is SDMS Membership required to apply for SDMS CME credit?
SDMS membership is not required to apply for SDMS CME credit. However, SDMS members receive a discount on the CME credit application
processing fees. Join SDMS now!
How do I renew my activity?
CME activities cannot be renewed; the activity must be re-submitted for approval. Please include the previous approval
number when prompted on the form. Note: Multi-year approvals keep the activity available for 2 or 3 years.
Why can’t I log in to my account?
All usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. Check your Caps Lock key and make sure that an old password isn’t auto-filled by your computer.
Can you put a rush on applications that aren't submitted 15 business days prior to the educational activity?
No. The SDMS CME Management System will not accept a start date of less than 15 days from the date of the application, no exceptions.
Applications for self-instructional activities must be submitted 45 days or more in advance of the start date. SDMS does not award retroactive CME credit.
Where can I find my receipt?
On the “Add/Edit CME Activities” screen click the 
icon to the left of an activity.
This will show you a receipt with all relevant activity information.
Why can’t I add activities?
Only the "Super Admin" and "Admin" users have that ability to add activities. Your designation can be found just under your name in the top left corner of any screen in the SDMS CME Management System.
For clinical instructorship, only the "Super Admin" and those they authorize can add these activities. NOTE: Only CAAHEP-accredited sonography programs may apply.
How can I edit my application if I’ve already submitted it?
Once an application is submitted, it cannot be changed. For emergency edits (i.e. speaker change due to cancelled flight, etc.), contact the SDMS Learning Department
at 214-473-8057, ext. 112 or learning@sdms.org. Note: These changes must be made BEFORE the activity occurs in order for the activity to be valid.
Can I issue SDMS CME credit(s) before I receive SDMS CME credit approval?
No, for several reasons: 1) it is possible that the educational activity may not
be approved for CME credit; 2) all CME credit certificates must contain a unique
SDMS approval number or they will not be accepted by the ARDMS and/or ARRT. This
approval number is provided when you receive notification of CME credit approval
via email. Falsifying CME credit approval can result in revocation of your SDMS
CME provider status. In addition, issuing SDMS CME credit without approval by the
SDMS or after the SDMS CME credit approval expiration date (which appears on the
CME credit approval letter) may also result in legal action.
Can I add/edit participants on my roster?
Users have up to 30 days after an activity ends to edit the roster. After this time, the activity will be locked.
What do I do with my post-meeting evaluations?
Keep them in your records unless SDMS requests to audit them. Do not mail them in with other paperwork. Evaluations must be retained for a minimum of four years.
Why am I locked out of my account?
Providers who violate SDMS CME Policies and Procedures may face disciplinary
action, including a temporary or permanent lock-out of the provider account.
When trying to enter a new activity, why am I not given the Study Group option?
"Super Admin" users must select the Study Group option when creating their initial profile, in order to access this feature.
I am listed as the Activity Director on the CME credit approval application, but I am not a SDMS member. Can I use someone else’s SDMS member number on the
application and pay the member application processing fee?
No, in order to receive the member discount, the individual serving as the Activity Director (listed on the application) must be a SDMS member.
The roles and responsibilities of the Activity Director are described in the SDMS CME Policies and Procedures.
I sent my CME credit certificates to SDMS, why aren't those credits appearing
on my CME transcript in SDMS CME Tracker?
Only SDMS-approved activities will appear on a SDMS member’s SDMS CME Tracker, such as the SDMS Annual Conference, SDMS publications or videotapes,
JDMS CME tests, and SDMS-approved CME activities applied for after July 1, 2008 through the SDMS CME Management System. The SDMS CME Tracker is a benefit
for SDMS members only.
What do I need to do if my study group session is cancelled or needs to be rescheduled?
For activity cancellations or date changes, contact the SDMS at learning@sdms.org and we will make
the change in the CME Management System. This is especially important for cancelled sessions, as “approved” sessions are counted toward the CME credit limit.
Our program is approved for Clinical Instructorship. Where do the instructors need to turn in the clinical instructor logs?
Clinical instructors’ logs should be submitted to the Program Director and entered into the SDMS CME Management System. SDMS will NOT accept
clinical instructors’ logs directly.
For Self-Instructional activities, why do I need to send in a copy of the material, e.g., publication, videotape, etc. if it has already been approved in the past?
Per the
SDMS CME Policies and Procedures, all applications are treated as new applications and all Self-Instructional activities must be reviewed each time they are submitted for approval.
For more information, please contact the SDMS Learning Department: