Osteopaths are obliged to keep their skills and knowledge up-to-date with a lifelong learning programme of continuing professional development (CPD). This can include lectures, seminars, courses, practical sessions, individual study or other activities that can advance an osteopath’s professional development.
We require all registered osteopaths to complete at least 30 hours of CPD every year, of which 15 hours must involve learning with others. This is because many osteopaths work on their own and group learning allows them to exchange information and expertise with other osteopaths.
There are now also postgraduate courses for osteopaths in a range of subjects including sports care and osteopathic treatment of children.
