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
- Reciprocity.