Continuing Education
The VA Library Network supports continuous learning through nationally licensed clinical and evidence resources that include CME and CE opportunities. These subscriptions help VA staff connect learning to practice at the point of care, support professional development, and strengthen evidence-based decision-making across the health system.
This page provides brief guidance on selected nationally supported resources that include CME or CE as part of VA subscriptions. Many of these tools support clinical care, education, specialty practice, and other professional workflows while also allowing eligible users to earn credit through the resource provider.
Why this matters
Continuing education through library resources allows staff to learn at the point of need using trusted tools already available through VA. This supports patient care, credential maintenance, workforce development, and responsible use of VA’s enterprise knowledge infrastructure. Staff should follow their licensing board, certifying organization, and local education office guidance on how to apply earned CME and CE credits.
Getting Started
- Review the resources listed on this page to identify tools that match your discipline, role, or learning needs.
- Follow the registration or sign-in instructions for each resource. Most CME and CE platforms require an individual account to track credits and usage.
- Complete educational activity, point-of-care learning sessions, or other eligible module, then claim credit using the instructions provided by that resource.
- Retain documentation or transcripts as required by your licensing board, certifying organization, or local facility processes.
Continuing Education Included in National Subscriptions
AccessMedicine, AccessAnesthesiology, AccessEmergency Medicine, AccessHemONC, AccessNeurology, and AccessSurgery
Information and Instructions
CINAHL with Full Text
FAQs on CINAHL with Full Text CE
How to find CE in CINAHL
ClinicalKey
Instructions
ClinicalKey for Nursing
Information and Instructions
Clinical Skills
Information and Instructions
eNCPT Electronic Nutrition Care Process Terminology
Information and Instructions
Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
NatMed Pro
Instructions
OneSource (Note: The VA contract for OneSource does NOT include Long Term Care and the Library of Safety Data Sheets)
Instructions for CME credits and Accrediting Bodies List
The Pharmacist's Letter and The Pharmacy Technician's Letter
Instructions for CE
Instructions for Live CE
Instructions for Merging Previous Account into VA Account
STATdx
Information and Instructions
How to Register for a STATdx account
UpToDate
Information and Instructions for CME/CE/CPD
UTD CME/CE/CPD Step by Step Guide
UTD CME Maintenance of Certification Guide
Using UTD to meet MATE Act Requirements
VisualDX
Instructions for CME credits
Support
Questions about access, registration, or use of these resources for learning and professional development can be directed to your local librarian or to the VA Library Network. Staff can use the Find Your Librarian page to locate facility contacts or national support.
