What could potentially disqualify an article from earning CE credit?

Earning Continuing Education (CE) credit for an article usually hinges on its publication status and adherence to specific guidelines. The ability for an article to qualify for CE credit can be significantly influenced by the terms surrounding its publication.

If an article is published in more than one publication, it can be seen as duplicative content. Organizations often require that CE credit be assigned to original material that contributes new information or insights to the field. When an article has been disseminated across multiple platforms, it may raise concerns regarding the uniqueness of the content being presented for CE credit, leading to disqualification in some circumstances.

Publication in a biased setting or being accepted past a deadline does not inherently disqualify the credit, but rather it may affect the evaluation of the CE relevance or the timeliness of the credit awarded. Meanwhile, if an article is not published at all, it lacks the necessary platform to be considered for CE credit, disqualifying it by default. Therefore, engaging with the guidelines regarding originality and publication status is critical for the approval of CE credits.