Comply with Medical Board CPD requirements (50 hours minimum)
Medical practitioners must meet CPD requirements set by the Medical Board annually.
Who must comply
Registered medical practitioners.
What triggers it
Medical registration.
When due
Continuous; annual CPD year.
Evidence required
CPD home record; activity log.
Max penalty
Conditions on registration; suspension; cancellation
Summary
Medical Board of Australia sets CPD requirements — minimum 50 hours per CPD year (varies by registration type). From 2023, all registered medical practitioners must hold CPD home + meet annual requirements including reviewing performance + cultural safety.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with Medical Board CPD requirements (50 hours minimum)?
- Registered medical practitioners.
- What triggers Medical Board CPD requirements (50 hours minimum)?
- Medical registration.
- When is Medical Board CPD requirements (50 hours minimum) due?
- Continuous; annual CPD year.
- What is the maximum penalty for Medical Board CPD requirements (50 hours minimum)?
- Conditions on registration; suspension; cancellation
- What evidence is required for Medical Board CPD requirements (50 hours minimum)?
- CPD home record; activity log.
Source: https://www.medicalboard.gov.au/registration/continuing-professional-development.aspx. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.