Continuing Professional Development

Professional Performance Framework

Continuing professional development (CPD) has been redesigned to support quality, lifelong learning for doctors that is relevant, effective and evidence-based.

Approved CPD requirements for doctors are detailed in this revised CPD registration standard.

CPD at a glance

There are three core elements:

CPD homes for all in 2024 – for quality assurance
Professional development plans for all – for CPD with purpose
Different types of CPD – for CPD with value

What do I need to do?

Read about what CPD you need to do

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About CPD homes

All doctors will need a CPD home in 2024

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Professional Development Plans and Types of CPD

Information about PDPs and the types of CPD you need to do

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FAQs

FAQs to help you understand the changes to CPD

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Information for CPD homes

Read what organisations must do to be accredited as a CPD home

Find out how to become a CPD home »

Resources and background

Read the CPD registration standard and supporting information

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