- All members must undertake a minimum of 20 hours CPD each calendar year (January to December).
- Of the 20 hours at least 10 hours must be formal CPD. The remainder can be informal CPD. (For guidance, see below and download examples.)
- All members must maintain a relevant and current understanding of our professional and ethical standards during a rolling three-year period. Any learning undertaken in order to meet this requirement may count as formal CPD.
- Members must record their CPD activity online by 31 January.
In certain circumstances it may be difficult to meet the minimum CPD requirements. This may include the following groups:
- Members on maternity, paternity, adoption or family raising leave
- Members who are unemployed
- All members must maintain a relevant and current understanding of our professional and ethical standards during a rolling three-year period. Any learning undertaken in order to meet this requirement may count as formal CPD.
- Those who are on long term sick or may currently be non-practising for other compassionate reasons.
