Professional competence is intended as a flexible, self-directed and practice-based process and it is the responsibility of each individual GP to ensure that their activities reflect all aspects of their own practice. » read more
Yes, you can record eLearning modules that have an assessment element and certificate of completion for external CPD credits. » read more
External CPD credits should predominantly come from activities recognised by a Medical Postgraduate Training Body or by a Third Level institution. » read more
Yes, the ICGP PCS committee has agreed that committee participation in the following activities can be recorded for 1 internal CPD credit per meeting (to a maximum of 6 per year) » read more
The ICGP PCS committee have agreed that this activity can be recorded to a maximum of 3 internal CPD credits per annum. » read more
CPD Recognition is granted by the ICGP where the activity is deemed relevant to the scope of General practice » read more
You can record a postgraduate medical course for a maximum of 40 CPD credits per PCS year (1st May – 30th April). This was agreed by the PCS Committee as a fair reflection of the amount of time spent undertaking the course. » read more
These may be claimed at an equivalent level under Research and Teaching, however a medical practitioner's PCS activity must be balanced and mirror his/her clinical practice and activity and reflect his/her scope of practice across all domains of practice. » read more
Internal CPD credits relate to internal practice evaluation and development and all doctors are required to record a minimum of 20 internal CPD credits per PCS year. These can be recorded with 1 hour of activity = 1 CPD credit. » read more
Educational activities that are recognised by Postgraduate Training Bodies will generate external CPD credits. » read more