What Is the Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS)?
The Joint Accreditation Program and Activity Reporting System (JA-PARS) is a web-based portal designed to streamline and support the collection of program and activity data from accredited interprofessional continuing education (IPCE) providers. Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™ uses the information collected in JA-PARS to support reviews that are part of the process for reaccreditation and progress report reviews. In addition, Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™ uses data from JA-PARS to produce reports as a service to Jointly Accredited providers and other stakeholders.
Who uses JA-PARS?
All providers accredited by Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education™ are required to use JA-PARS for activities reported for the 2018 Reporting year and after.
Login Instructions
Jointly Accredited providers can log into JA-PARS here.
When you login for the first time, you’ll need to reset your password by clicking on “Can’t log in or forgot your password?” on the login screen. The system will prompt you to enter your email address. A reset password email will be forwarded to the address you provide. Once you’ve reset your password, you’ll be able to log in and access the Program and Activity Data button which will take you to where you can submit and access your activity and MOC learner data. For more detail, please go to Jointly Accredited Provider Access to JA-PARS.
JA-PARS Activity Submission
Resources for 2021 activities:
The resources below contain information on submitting activity data via Excel, XML batch upload, and web services. The XML batch upload process uses the Medical Education Metrics (MEMS) XML standard created by Medbiquitous.
- JA-PARS Activity XML File Specifications (Coming Soon) - A zip file containing a sample XML file and other technical files to be used for uploading activity records to PARS. This file is useful to support both implementation of the web services (see Web Services) and XML batch upload file development.
- JA-PARS Activity XML File Specifications Instructions PDF (Coming Soon)- A document describing the activity XML format for JA-PARS.
- Excel JA-PARS Activity Template Instructions – A document with instructions for Excel batch uploads to JA-PARS of activities.
- Excel JA-PARS Activity Template - CME – A template to be used for Excel batch uploads to JA-PARS of activities (CME).
- Excel JA-PARS Activity Template - CME and MOC – A template to be used for Excel batch uploads to JA-PARS of activities (CME and MOC)
- Web Services Guide (Coming Soon) – This guide describes how to modify Joint Accreditation providers’ software/learning management systems to allow them to communicate directly with JA-PARS.
- Test Site - A test site is available as a tool to aid in the development and testing of the software designed to use these web services. If you’re interested in using the testing site, please contact info@accme.org.
Educational Resources
- Reporting Activities for Joint Accreditation (Coming Soon)
- General Questions about PARS (ACCME website)
- ACPE CPE Monitor® Credit Upload Instructions
- ACPE CPE Monitor® Blank XLS Manual Upload Template
- ACPE CPE Monitor® Web Service Technical Specifications
- ACPE CPE Monitor® CSV Partial Credit Template
- FAQ
JA-PARS Release Notes
Click here to access a brief, up-to-date summary of JA-PARS enhancements. Note that because JA-PARS is an online application, JA-PARS enhancements are available immediately to all users; no downloads are required to ensure that you are using the most up to date version of JA-PARS.
JA-PARS Help
For any questions, please contact info@accme.org