The CPD participant policy sets out the formal policy principles that apply to medical practitioners participating in the CPD program. This policy provides the governance framework for CPD participation and compliance.
Purpose of the CPD participation policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish clear expectations for CPD participation and to support consistent application of CPD requirements.
The policy is intended to:
- Clarify CPD participant obligations
- Promote transparency and fairness in CPD participation
- Promote meaningful engagement with CPD
- Support accountability and compliance
What the policy covers
At a high level, the CPD participation policy addresses:
- Participation in the CPD program
- Mandatory CPD requirements, including CAPE program-level requirements
- Expectations for recording and evidence
- Principles relating to compliance and review
- The relationship between policy and guidance
Operational detail is addressed through supporting frameworks, tools and guidance.
Key principles guiding participation
The CPD participation policy is informed by principles that may include:
- Professional responsibility for ongoing development
- Relevance to scope of practice
- Fairness and consistency
- Transparency of expectations
- Ensure proportionality in review and compliance processes
These principles guide how participant obligations are applied.
Responsibilities of participants and the College
At a policy level, the CPD participation policy outlines:
- Participant responsibilities in meeting CPD requirements
- Expectations for accurate recording and evidence
- The College’s role in oversight and support
- Governance arrangements for review and compliance
Detailed guidance is provided in participant-facing sections of the CPD program website.
Relationship to other CPD Program policies
This policy operates alongside other CPD program policies, including:
- Recognition and assessment policy
- Quality assurance and monitoring policy
- Provider policy
- Exemptions policy
- Audit policy
- Complaints policy
Together, these policies support a consistent governance framework.
Governance and review
The CPD participation policy is:
- Approved through formal College governance processes
- Subject to legal review
- Overseen by the CPD Committee
The policy may be reviewed and updated to reflect changes to CPD requirements or program design.
Using this policy
This page provides a summary of the CPD participant policy.
For practical guidance, refer to:
Where there is any difference, the formal policy document takes precedence.
Summary
The CPD participant policy provides the formal governance framework for participation in the CPD program. It supports clarity, fairness and accountability, and works alongside guidance and tools to help CPD participants meet their professional development requirements.