RACGP CPD Activity Standards

Criterion 1.1 The needs assessment process involves a specialist GP

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must provide information on how a specialist GP was involved in the needs assessment process. For example, a GP:

• conducted the needs assessment using RACGP publications and other evidence-based references as a source for assessing needs
• reviewed the needs assessment and confirmed its relevance to general practice. 

Criterion 1.2 A comprehensive evidence-based needs assessment informs the activity and is relevant to the RACGP curriculum and syllabus for Australian general practice and the MBA CPD Registration Standard

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must provide references to information used in developing a needs assessment, including:

• recent (<10 years), predominantly Australian references
• the current RACGP curriculum and syllabus for Australian general practice
• MBA CPD Registration Standards.

The CPD representative could also use data from other current, reliable and reputable evidence-based sources.

Criterion 1.3 The activity supports safe and responsible practice

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must select the appropriate program-level requirement/s embedded within the activity:

• culturally safe practice
• health inequities
• professionalism and ethical practice.

Criterion 2.1 CPD activity learning outcomes are clear, measurable,relevant and feasible

Indicators for meeting this criterion

All CPD activity learning outcomes must be:

• clear – learning outcomes are specific, unambiguous and easy to understand 
• measurable – learning outcomes can be objectively assessed so that GPs know if the learning outcomes have been achieved
• relevant – the learning outcome should be directly linked to the needs assessment and the context of general practice
• feasible – the learning outcomes are achievable considering the GP’s current level of knowledge and skills and the learning activity design including resources and time frames.

Refer to Appendix 4: A guide to writing 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 detail: 

• 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. 

Criterion 4.1 An evaluation strategy reviews and documents all elements of the activity

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must: 

• provide evidence and methodology used in an evaluation process
• incorporate a range of perspectives in the collection of data
• ensure that the four mandatory questions are included in their entirety in the activity’s evaluation form
• describe how evaluation data will be provided to those involved in activity development and/or delivery.

Criterion 4.2 CPD activity quality improvement is based on the evaluation strategy outcomes

Indicators for meeting this criterion 

The CPD representative must: 

• provide information about how evaluation data is used in a review of the activity and how this informs current and future CPD activities
• based on the evaluation data collected, create and submit an activity report, which should be used for quality improvement (QI).