Continuing Education

At the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings, we're dedicated to advancing kidney care through focused continuing education. Join us to access the latest insights and skills shaping the future of nephrology.

SCM24 attendees seeing hands-on demonstrations of clinical care

SCM25 Continuing Education Timeline

April 9 - 13, 2025

SCM25 in Boston, MA

 

SCM On-Demand session videos become available within 48 hours of the live presentation on the SCM24 website and app for attendees with On-Demand access. 

April 13 - May 29, 2025

SCM On-Demand and Credit Claiming

 

During this time, attendees who wish to claim CE/CME credit for SCM25 sessions should review session content and must complete the required pretests, posttests, evaluations in order to claim credit in the SCM25 app or website.

May 29, 2025

SCM On-Demand Closes

 

May 29th will be the last day to complete all pretests, posttests, and evaluations, and to claim credit in the SCM25 app or website.

Continuing Education Mission

The mission of the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Continuing Education Program is to provide education for academic as well as private practitioners in nephrology and other specialties/disciplines impacted by kidney disease. These education activities are offered to regional, national and international audiences.

 
Visit our Professional Education Resource Center to view more continuing education program opportunities.

Continuing Education FAQs

Where can I log in? What's the process for accessing the SCM portal?

 

Each year of the SCM event has its own dedicated attendee portal and mobile app.
 

To access the SCM25 portal, simply follow the link provided: https://cme.kidney.org/spa/app/resource/r649-2025-spring-clinical-meetings/event/home
 

We recommend using Google Chrome or Firefox when visiting the SCM portal.
 

If you prefer using your mobile device, you can download the SCM mobile app from either the App Store or Google Play. Search for "NKF Meetings" in the app store to find and install the mobile app. Once you're in the app, you'll be able to:

  • View the complete schedule and craft your personal itinerary
  • Finish pre and post-tests as well as session evaluations
  • Engage in real-time polling during sessions
  • Stay connected with our social media updates and more! 


Please note, you must log in to the SCM online portal (via the mobile app or website) for full access, including creating your individualized itinerary and completing evaluations.

How can I tell if a session is accredited to my discipline?

When viewing the program list, sessions available for CME/CE are tagged with a green designation and a "CME/CE" label on the conference program. See example:

Screenshot of conference programing circling green "CME/CE" labeled tag.

By selecting a session title, you may view the amount of credits/contact hours available. See example:

Screenshot of conference programing outlining where to find credits/contact hours available under "CE Credits".

How do I claim CE/CME credit and download certificates for SCM sessions?

Successful completion of a session is verified by completing the session evaluation, pretest, and/or posttest. Although every session requires a completed evaluation to receive credit, a pretest and/or posttest may also be required by the accrediting body. Please note, all pre and posttests, evaluations, and credit claiming must be completed in the SCM25 app or website by May 29, 2025.

 

Once you’ve completed your session tests and evaluations, navigate to the “Certificates” tab to claim your credits.

By selecting each "Claim Credits" button, a total number of your earned credits will be generated for each accrediting body. See example:

Screenshot of Credit Certificate section and green button on right side labeled "Claim Credits".

After the page refreshes, you should see your credit totals and two button options. Attendees may either download their credit certificate(s) or change/update the credit total. See example:

Screenshot showing "Download" and "Change" buttons, both of which appear after the "Claim Credits' button has been selected.

Please note, attendees must manually select the “Claim Credits” button to officially claim their CE/CME credit.

Certificates will be available after the conclusion of the conference (on April 13) through the 2025 conference portal and the SCM25 mobile app.

Download our "How to SCM Credit" guide here!

How do I complete my evaluations, pretests, and posttests?

Evaluations, pretests, and posttests can be completed on the 2025 conference portal OR the SCM25 mobile app. 

Tests and evaluations become available when a session is live and are completed by clicking each “Pretest” “Posttest” and “Evaluation” button (as shown in the screenshot below). Attendees will be required to complete tests and evaluations for sessions that they have attended and would like to earn credit for. If you see a pretest or posttest button listed under a session, you must complete it before claiming credit. All pre and posttests, evaluations, and credit claiming must be completed in the SCM25 app or website by May 29, 2025.

For easy access to session evaluations and tests during and after the meeting, select the heart icon to “favorite” a session and add it to your itinerary. See example:
Screenshot of Session List showing "Pretest", "Posttest", "Evaluation", and "Heart" Buttons.

Download our "How to SCM Credit" guide here!

What is the last day to claim credit for SCM24 sessions?

All pre and posttests, evaluations, and credit claiming must be completed in the SCM25 app or website by May 29, 2025.

Why am I required to complete a pre and post-test?

Due to the challenge of selectively administering the pre/post-test to learners based on their specific discipline, all participants attending sessions that incorporate a pre-post-test are requested to complete both assessments.

Download our "How to SCM Credit" guide here!

How do I track my credits?

You may track your attendance and credits by logging into the 2025 conference portal or SCM25 mobile app and selecting the “Credits” tab. 

From the Credits tab, we suggest using the filter dropdown to review your completed, favorited, and incomplete sessions.
✅ Sessions that are “Complete” will show green checkmarks for each post-session item and can be claimed for credit.
❌ Sessions that are “Incomplete” are missing a green checkmark pretest, posttest, or evaluation and cannot be claimed for credit until those items are fulfilled. 

See example:

Screenshot of Session List showing check marks besides Pretest, Posttest, and Evaluation buttons to show as completed.

Download our "How to SCM Credit" guide here!

Will the CE credit be considered Live CE for Pharmacists?

Yes, the in-person and on-demand formats are accredited for live credit. We recommend you monitor your CPE after you’ve completed your SCM sessions to confirm the credit type. If you have any questions related to Live CE for Pharmacists, please email clinicalmeetings@kidney.org. If you are missing credit in your CPE monitor, please contact us by (June 29, 2025) to ensure we can correct any discrepancies necessary.   

I completed my evaluations, pretests, and posttests – why isn’t my Credits Claimed total being updated?

To update your Credits Claimed total, simply select the “Change” button within the necessary certificate section. Doing so will trigger the page to refresh and your Credits Claimed total to be updated. See example:

Screenshot of Change button on the Claim Credits screen.

Download our "How to SCM Credit" guide here!