Continuing professional development

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CPD approval of live educational activities - application process

As part of our accreditation programme, �鶹��ý CPD approval is a recognised mark of quality for your live educational event.

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Portfolio Pathway

The Portfolio Pathway (formerly CESR: Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration) is for doctors who wish to join the General Medical Council (GMC) Specialist Register and whose specialist training, qualifications or experience was partly or completely acquired outside of an approved CCT...

Continuing professional development

Paediatric training

Volunteering opportunity

Influence and contribute to new paediatric clinical guidelines and quality standards

It is essential that paediatricians and other child health professionals contribute to and shape the development of child health clinical guidelines, both from �鶹��ý and from other organisations like NICE. This page lists current and forthcoming consultations and detail on how to get involved.

Clinical guidelines and standards

Continuing professional development

Paediatric sub-specialty

Quality improvement

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CPD scheme updates and impact on members - key findings

We surveyed members active in the College’s CPD (continuing professional development) scheme in June 2017 to gauge the impact of the changes to the CPD Scheme that were implemented in April 2016, and to gauge effectiveness of the CPD Diary in supporting the revised scheme. The findings are presented...

Continuing professional development

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CPD approval of distance and online learning - how to apply

As part of our accreditation programme, �鶹��ý CPD approval is a recognised mark of quality for your distance learning (DL) or online learning.

Continuing professional development

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Endorsement of educational programmes - application process

�鶹��ý endorsement is a seal of approval offered to programmes (face to face, eLearning and blended) with the highest standards of educational content and delivery. ‘Endorsed by �鶹��ý’ shows that the �鶹��ý recognises that your education programme meets our quality standards and criteria. It provides ...

Continuing professional development

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CPD scheme and guidance for paediatricians

Our CPD (continuing professional development) scheme is for paediatricians who are not in training. Find out more about it, and how and when to register on the the online CPD Diary.

Continuing professional development

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Theory exams - structure and syllabi

The M�鶹��ý (membership) exam has three Theory examinations, which are computer-based and can be taken in an exam centre or online. They are Foundation of Practice (FOP), Theory and Science (TAS) and Applied Knowledge in Practice (AKP); they can be taken in any order. The Diploma of Child Health incl...

Continuing professional development

Examinations

Team profile

Education & Professional Development team

News

Reflective practice and reducing risk in healthcare

5 December 2017

Doctors, and indeed all healthcare staff, are committed to delivering high quality, safe care and avoiding errors. But when errors do occur, as they will on occasion, it is crucial to reflect, understand why the mistake happened and do everything possible to prevent a similar occurrence again.