Appendix 1: RACGP CPD Standards

Standard 3: CPD activities are designed to achieve the learning outcomes

        4. Standard 3: CPD activities are designed to achieve the learning outcomes

Last revised: 06 Feb 2026

Standard 3: CPD activities are designed to achieve the learning outcomes 

Criterion 3.1 The CPD activity design is consistent with contemporary educational practice

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must detail:

  • how educational practice has informed their activity design, for example, how opportunities for interaction and reflection have been included
  • the use of CPD expertise in activity development.

Criterion 3.2 The learning activities are designed to achieve the learning outcomes

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must:

  • outline the most suitable category or categories described by the MBA Registration Standard: Continuing professional development for the activity design
  • provide a rationale for why a particular design (eg workshop, eLearning, audit) has been selected for achievement of the learning outcomes
  • provide evidence of how the delivery components of the learning activity are mapped to the learning outcomes
  • provide evidence of a program plan or activity template – where relevant, this should include details of facilities, facilitators and participant numbers.

Criterion 3.3 The content is evidence-based and relevant to Australian general practice

Indicators for meeting this criterion

The CPD representative must:

  • provide information on how a specialist GP was involved in the development, design and evaluation of the activity
  • demonstrate that the content is not influenced by sponsorship or commercial interests
  • provide a list of evidence-based resources, predominantly Australian references, used in the development of the activity content
  • provide samples of activity content.

Criterion 3.4 Assessments are fit for purpose

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must:

  • consider the role and justify any method of assessment that has been selected for the activity, including where assessment will occur
  • describe how the method of assessment measures achievement of the learning outcomes.

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