About CPD Accreditation
Typical activities that attract External CPD include: scientific meetings specialty relevant courses workshops seminars While many approved events focus on medical/clinical topics, we also approve events focusing on non-medical topics such as medico-legal, risk management, leadership, quality improvement, patient safety and personal development.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is how doctors update their knowledge and skills throughout their working lives. This includes all elements of goo...
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Typical Educational Activities that attract External CPD include: scientific meetings specialty relevant courses workshops seminars While many a...
Fri, 1 Jul, 2022 at 4:01 PM
At least one person on the organising faculty of your education activity must be a doctor who holds Specialist Registration with the Irish Medical Council. ...
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The accreditation process can take some time. We may need to cross check information with you, or it may be difficult for the assessor to make a decision a...
Wed, 6 May, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Once we have received your application and all the required information, we will assign an application reference number and begin processing your applicati...
Fri, 1 Jul, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Once we have received your application and all the required information, we will assign an application reference number and begin processing your applicati...
Wed, 6 May, 2026 at 9:11 AM
No. Each instance of an event must be individually assessed. Recurring Activities If you hold recurring activity e.g. if it is repeated on a numb...
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CPD accreditation must be given by a recognised body in the relevant country. If your activity takes place in Ireland, it must be approved by a recognised ...
Wed, 6 May, 2026 at 9:12 AM
Activity organised and/or hosted by a single industry sponsor- €1,500 (e.g. a pharmaceutical or medical device company) Activity organised and/or ...
Wed, 6 May, 2026 at 9:13 AM
The use of the RCPI crest or logo is not permitted under any circumstances Organisers should not specify the number of credits assigned to the event ...
Wed, 6 May, 2026 at 9:15 AM