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Professional Competence
Understanding Professional Competence
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What is Professional Competence?
What must I do to meet Professional Competence requirements?
I am enrolled on a Professional Competence scheme, what's next?
What PCS information will the Medical Council ask about?
I am new to medical practice in Ireland, what do I need to know?
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New MPC Framework commencing 1 May 2025
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Annual Requirements from 1 May 2025
Key Responsiblilities for doctors, employers and scheme operators
What constitutes Engaged in the Practice of Medicine?
I am engaged in the practice of medicine, what must I do every year?
I am not engaged in the practice of medicine, what must I do every year?
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Do you need to enrol?
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Do I need to be enrolled on a Professional Competence Scheme?
I'm in training, do I need to enrol on a Professional Competence?
I'm on leave, do I need to enrol on Professional Competence Scheme?
I'm retired, do I need to enrol on a Professional Competence Scheme?
I don't see patients, do I need to enrol on a Professional Competence Scheme?
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Professional Competence Fee
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How much is enrolment/renewal on a Professional Competence Scheme?
What are the bank regulations for online payments?
Can I pay my Professional Competence fee by direct debit?
Can I pay my Professional Competence fee by invoice?
Can I pay my Professional Competence fee over the phone?
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Enrolling on a Professional Competence Scheme
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Enrol on a Professional Competence Scheme
I am on the General Division, what Scheme do I enrol in?
I am on the Specialist Division, what Scheme do I enrol in?
Apply to enrol on the Faculty of Occupational Medicine General Division Scheme
Apply to enrol on the Faculty of Paediatrics General Division Scheme
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Renewing your Professional Competence Enrolment
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Ready to renew for 2025-2026?
What happens if I do not renew my enrolment on a Professional Competence Scheme?
Planning CPD
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Planning CPD
Key items to consider when planning your CPD activity
How to gather 5 CPD credits for Planning CPD
How to get 1 CPD credit for peer review with a colleague
How to get 1 CPD credit for end of year Plan review
Personal Development Plan
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How to find your Personal Development Plan
Audit or Quality Improvement Project
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What you need to know about Audit/Quality Improvement
Do I have to conduct an Audit every year?
"Start Smart" audit tool for antibiotic prescribing
Completing a Quality Improvement Project
Practice Review
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What is Practice Review?
Example Practice Review Activities
Practice Review Resources
Do I have to conduct a Practice Review every year?
Example Practice Review Activities - Medicine
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Work-Based Learning
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What is Work-Based Learning?
Example Work-Based Learning activities
Evidence for work-based learning
Example Work-Based Learning Activities - Medicine
Example Work-Based Learning Activities - Obstetrics and Gynaecology
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Accredited Continuing Education (CE)
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What is Accredited Continuing Education (CE)?
Example Accredited CE activities
Evidence for Accredited CE
An activity I participated in was not accredited
Example Accredited CE Activities - Medicine
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
How many credits must I record to meet PCS requirements?
External CPD (Maintenance of Knowledge and Skills)
Internal CPD (Practice Evaluation and Development)
Personal Learning
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Ways to gather CPD Credit
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What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
What CPD opportunities are offered by RCPI?
How do I calculate CPD Credits?
Can I claim CPD credit for online learning?
Can I claim CPD credit for Examining?
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CPD - Evidence
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When you need to provide evidence of CPD activity
Evidence for CPD
What evidence can I use for External CPD?
What evidence can I use for Internal CPD?
Do I need to keep evidence of my Personal Learning activities?
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Using ePortfolio for Professional Competence
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What is risr/advance (Kaizen)?
How to access ePortfolio for Professional Competence
How to add CPD to your ePortfolio
How to record an Audit or Quality Improvement Project
How to enter dates correctly
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Annual Statements
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What is an Annual Statement?
Why do I need an Annual Statement of Participation?
When are Annual Statements issued?
Why is there no “Verified” tick on my Annual Statement?
I updated my ePortfolio but my Annual Statement hasn't changed?
Annual Verification
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What do I need to know about the Annual Verification Process (AVP)?
How does the Annual Verification Process work?
What must I do if I am selected for verification?
What to do if you are absent from practice
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What to do if you are absent from practice
Protocol for doctors returning to work after a period of illness
Protocol for doctors returning to work after a period of absence
Sabbatical or extended leave and Professional Competence
How to record an Absence from Practice
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Professional Competence and GDPR
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General Data Protection Regulation and Medical Practice Guideline
How long should I keep my Professional Competence records?
Historic Data - What happens?