CPD Homes - all you need to know

If you’re an Australian-registered doctor, you’ve probably heard about CPD Homes. But what are they, and what does this mean for you and your registration process?

What are CPD Homes?

The Medical Board of Australia now requires all doctors, with the exception of those in their first and second post-graduate year (PGY1-2, interns), specialist international graduates and specialist trainees, to be members of a formally accredited CPD Home. CPD Homes provide a structured approach to your ongoing learning.

All Australasian colleges are accredited to be CPD Homes for their fellows and members, while a number of non-college entities including Osler are also accredited.

WHat Do I need to do for my CPD Home?

A CPD Home is a program that outlines specific objectives for your learning in any one calendar year (1st January to 31st December). There are core requirements that are consistent across all CPD Homes, including those provided by the colleges. These include :

• A documented Personal Development Plan (PDP) for the current 12 month period

• The completion of at least 50 hours of CPD activities, which are comprised of :

  • a minimum of 12.5 hours of Learning Activities

  • a minimum of 5 hours of Reviewing Performance

  • a minimum of 5 hours of Measuring Outcomes

  • a combined total of 25 hours for Monitoring Performance and Measuring Outcomes

  • the remaining time can be completed from any of these three categories

Your learning must also include activities focussing on Professionalism, Ethical Behaviour, Cultural Sensitivity and Addressing Health Inequalities

Finally, depending on the specialty program you choose, you also need to meet specific requirements over and above the basics (above), which are defined by that specialty college. These are known as Specialist High Level Requirements.

Is osler a CPD Home?

Yes - Osler has been accredited by the Australian Medical Council and Medical Board of Australia to provide CPD Home services to all Australian-registered doctors who need one

Why Should I choose Osler?

Unlike other CPD Homes, we don’t just focus on helping you tick boxes. Osler’s mantra is to help you make the most of your valuable self-development time.

We remove as much of the administrative time burden as possible, by automating the capture of your learning activities. We support you to find high quality, high value activities that ensure the time you spend on CPD meets your needs. We provide tools to help you meet hard-to-get targets such as reviewing performance and measuring outcomes.

Our background in consumer education means we put you, our customer, first in everything we do

How long does my subscription last?

All CPD Homes work on a calendar year basis (January 1st to December 31st). When you pay your subscription, you’re paying for a CPD year - not a 12 month subscription. No matter when you join, your subscription will renew in January the following year, unless you advise us otherwise with a minimum of 30 days notice.

When do I need a CPD Home by?

All Australian registered doctors who do not have an exemption must have a CPD Home in 2024. You will be asked to nominate your CPD Home during your re-registration process in September 2024.

Who Can Use Osler as A CPD Home?

All doctors who need a CPD Home in Australia can use Osler.

This includes specialists from all Australasian colleges, including General Practitioners

Do I need to use my college CPD Home if I’m a specialist?

If you wish to be registered on the AHPRA register as a specialist, you can use any CPD Home you choose, as long as it meets the Specialist High-level Requirements (defined by the Medical Board of Australia) for that specialty.

If you choose a non-college CPD Home you will need to check carefully to ensure that it meets the Specialist High-level Requirements.

Osler helps you meet these requirements. If you choose Osler as your CPD Home, your requirements and dashboard automatically update to the needs of your specialty.