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.

What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is how doctors update their knowledge and skills throughout their working lives. This includes all elements of goo...
Mon, 4 Jul, 2022 at 1:10 PM
What is a typical educational activity?
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
What is the role of a Medical Organiser
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. ...
Fri, 1 Jul, 2022 at 4:16 PM
When should I apply for CPD Accreditation?
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
How long does assessment for CPD approval take?
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
How does the decision process for CPD Accreditation work?
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
My education activity was approved before, can I use the same approval again?
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...
Fri, 1 Jul, 2022 at 4:03 PM
My education activity was accredited by another body
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
How much does assessment for CPD Accreditation cost?
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
What is important to know when promoting my education activity?
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