CPD Activity Approval

The RCPCH CPD approval process

Please submit:

• Completed application form - Application for External CPD Approval (PDF, 280 KB, 2 pages)
• Finalised programme of the activity
• Evaluation sheet for the activity

The documents must meet the CPD approval criteria summarised in this CHECKLIST for RCPCH CPD Approval Application (PDF, 108 KB, 1 page) and be sent to cpd@rcpch.ac.uk no later than six weeks in advance of the activity.

CPD approval guidelines

Read this document carefully as it sets out the approval process, fees involved, organiser's responsibilities, wording to be used and glossary of terms.

External CPD Activity Approval Guidelines for Organisers (PDF, 255 KB, 7 pages)

Example documents

See what the mandatory elements are for an attendance register and an evaluation sheet. You can use your own designs.

Evaluation sheet example (MS Doc, 36 KB, 1 page)

Attendance register example (MS Doc, 48 KB, 1 page)

Types of activities and approval fees

• Commercial organiser, sponsor or pharmaceutical company* -  £150.00
• Non-commercial organisation with income stream*  -  £25.00
• Non-commercial organisation with no income stream  -  no charge

*Please see p.4 of CPD Approval Guidelines for details

The RCPCH CPD approval process is in line with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges Standards and Criteria for CPD Activities framework guidance.