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CPD

The General Osteopathic Council has introduced a mandatory scheme of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for osteopaths.

What is CPD?

CPD is a term used to describe activities undertaken to maintain, enhance and develop existing knowledge and skills following the completion of a professional qualification.

What is required of an osteopath?

All osteopaths will be required to complete 30 hours of CPD activities each year, of which 15 hours must involve interaction with other professionals.

CPD Documentation:

Continuing Professional Development – guidelines for osteopaths.

Benefits to the public:
  • Improvement in the quality of osteopathic care, through the development of osteopaths’ knowledge and skill.
  • Increasing confidence in the professional abilities of osteopaths, leading to improved patient/practitioner relationships.

Resources for osteopaths and other healthcare professionals:

If you are a healthcare professional or member of the public and require further details of the CPD scheme offered by GOsC email Joy Winyard, Professional Standards Officer.