Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CPD enables paediatricians to maintain and develop their knowledge, skills and competence for effective clinical practice.
Access the online CPD Diary
Contact CPD team
About CPD
CPD is different from the general and specialist postgraduate medical training that precedes a career grade post. After trainees acquire a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) they should participate in the College's CPD scheme.
Whether in the NHS, universities or independent practice, CPD is relevant to all doctors in non-training career grade posts:
- Consultants
- Associate Specialists
- Staff Grade doctors
- Trust doctors
Although it is recommended that our Members and Fellows participate in the RCPCH CPD scheme, this is not compulsory at present. However, CPD has relevance to clinical governance and doctors must be able to demonstrate that CPD is being actively maintained for appraisal and revalidation.
Are you interested in participating in a CPD activity?
Visit the events and courses and professional development training sections for more information.
The RCPCH CPD Scheme
The RCPCH CPD scheme provides paediatricians with a framework for assessing their educational needs and identifying and planning appropriate learning activities on a continuous basis, within the context of the Professional Development Plan, and the CPD scheme guidelines.
Participants are required to maintain an ongoing record of their CPD activities with the College, via the online CPD diary system. The scheme conforms to the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges' Ten Principles for CPD. You can register for the scheme online.
Participation in the RCPCH's CPD programme is one of a number of criteria for Members and Fellows to be in Good Standing with the College: RCPCH Good Standing 2011 (PDF, 15KB, 1 page)
Individuals may, however, choose to participate in the CPD scheme of another Royal College or Faculty if they feel that this is more appropriate to their professional requirements. In this case, the RCPCH CPD Office should be informed.
Contact CPD team
If you have further questions about the CPD scheme, please contact us:
By post: CPD Office
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
5-11 Theobalds Road
London WC1X 8SH
By phone: 020 7092 6107
By fax: 020 7092 6193
By email: cpd.administrator@rcpch.ac.uk
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