General
Attending CPD external events: RCPI
Q. I attended an event accredited by RCPI - can I record this as external CPD? » read more
Q. How protected/confidential will the data collected through professional competence process be?
A. Will this information be legally privileged? Will it be subject to FOI requests or requests for legal disclosure, either through the PGTB or through the Medical Council? administration, monitoring and audit of the Professional Competence Scheme. » read more
Q. What are Professional Competence Schemes?
A. Professional Competence Schemes are the formal structures provided for under Part 11 of the MPA 2007 to ensure that all doctors registered and working in Ireland maintain their education, knowledge and skills (competence) at an acceptable level. » read more
Q. What are employers obliged to do?
A. Part 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 places a duty on the HSE and other employers to facilitate the maintenance of professional competence. » read more
Q. What is involved in Professional Competence Schemes?
A. Professional Competence Schemes are designed to promote self directed and practice-based learning activities rather than supervised training. » read more
Q. What kind of activities will be accredited for CPD?
A. Educational activities that are recognised by Postgraduate Training Bodies will generate CPD credits. » read more
Q. When will it be mandatory to participate in a Professional Competence Scheme?
A. Minister for Health & Children, Ms Mary Harney TD, signed an order bringing Part 11 of the Medical Practitioners Act, 2007 - Maintenance of Professional Competence - into effect from Saturday 1st May 2010. » read more
Q. Who do Professional Competence Schemes apply to?
A. Professional Competence Schemes, once in full operation, will apply to all registered medical practitioners whose names are entered in the General and Specialist Divisions of the Register. » read more
Research and teaching: Credits
Q. I am not involved in any teaching activities, how do I accrue these credits? » read more