UBC CPD is a CACME-accredited CPD provider and is thereby able to accredit programs on behalf of the two national medical colleges, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the College of Family Physicians of Canada, for formal CPD credits for specialists and family physician learners.

Self-learning by contrast consists of an independent exercises completed by physicians within their Royal College or CFPC physician membership portal. Self-learning cannot be accredited by CACME-providers such as UBC CPD, requires no action by CPD providers in general, and cannot be used to