Psychiatric Bulletin (2003) 27: 118. doi: 10.1192/pb.27.3.118
© 2003 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Psychiatric Bulletin (2003) 27: 118
© 2003 The Royal College of Psychiatrists
Good psychiatric practice. CPD in Ireland
CR107 £5.00 12 pp.
This booklet details the College's recommendations for CPD for
psychiatrists in Ireland, in order to comply with the requirements of the
Medical Council in Ireland.
To protect the public and to ensure continuous quality improvement and
effective risk management, it is necessary for all consultants to be enrolled
in CPD. The Medical Council document Competence Assurance Structures
An Agenda for Implementation stipulates that 50% of all doctors
on the register of medical specialists, or who are eligible for such
registration, will be notified of their need to enrol in formal CPD programmes
from 1 January 2003 onwards. The remaining 50% will be enrolled from 2004
onwards.
The following issues are covered: registration for CPD; CPD requirements;
collection of CPD points; approval of external meetings; certification;
special requirements; and reciprocity.