You must keep an up-to-date record of all your CPD activities throughout your three-year CPD cycle. Your records must demonstrate that you have:

• Completed at least 90 hours of CPD
• Completed at least 45 hours of learning with others
• Met all elements of the CPD scheme
• Reflected on the impact of your learning on your practice
• Identified which of the four Osteopathic Practice Standards (OPS) each activity supports

Every year when you renew your registration, you must declare the number of CPD hours you’ve completed over the previous 12 months, and which themes of the Osteopathic Practice Standards they meet.

Top tips to help record your CPD

• Choose a system that works for you – you must keep all of your records safe and easy to access, for example as electronic records, in an eportfolio platform or as paper records in a physical folder. How you do this is up to you.
• Record little and often – Log activities as you complete them rather than waiting for an annual review or audit deadline.
• Include essential details – Write a short statement explaining what you learned, why you chose the activity, and how it changes or improves your day-to-day practice. Include the date, subject area, method of learning, duration (hours), and your key learning outcome.
• Focus on reflection – your records must provide you with enough information to effectively summarise what CPD you’ve completed, how you have met the key elements of the scheme and how this has enhanced your work as an osteopath.
• Count everyday learning – CPD is not just formal courses; include podcasts, reading research papers, peer discussions, and in-house training. Did you know that the GOsC podcast counts towards your CPD? Listen now

Remember: You are legally required to keep accurate records of your CPD, which will help you declare the activities you’ve completed, and will also help you carry out a Peer Discussion Review with a colleague by the end of each three year CPD cycle.

What should your CPD record include?

For each CPD activity, make a note of:

• The activity completed
• The date it was undertaken
• The number of hours completed
• Which OPS themes it supports
• Key learning points
• Your reflection on what you learned
• The impact on your practice
• Any further learning or actions identified

Don’t just record what you did. Record what changed as a result. Reflection is a key part of the CPD scheme.

With every CPD activity you do, remember to take the opportunity to think about which themes of the Osteopathic Practice Standards (OPS) you have covered. Many CPD activities will cover more than one theme of the OPS. You don’t need to cover all the standards in any particular theme.

Be prepared to provide evidence

We may ask to see some of your CPD records if you are randomly chosen as part of the Verification and Assurance process. If you are chosen, you will be asked to provide one piece of evidence of your CPD activities.

Reminder:

Don’t wait until renewal time. Record your CPD as you go. Keeping clear, accurate records throughout your cycle will make annual renewal, Peer Discussion Review and any verification requests much easier to complete.