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The new CPD system will soon be here, make sure you know the rules
The new CPD system will soon be here, make sure you know the rules
The GOC has published a guide to help registrants understand its new continuing professional development (CPD) scheme, which replaces CET in just over five weeks.
The guide explains the new CPD scheme for optometrists and dispensing opticians, including:
- The legal requirement to complete CPD as a GOC registration
- The requirement to obtain a minimum of 36 points over four domains in each three-year cycle. Of which a minimum of 50% (18 points) must be through interactive CPD
- Completing at least one peer review event
- A minimum of 18 points must be from GOC CPD providers, but registrants can also participate in self-directed CPD.
There are additional requirements for registrants with an AS, SP or IP speciality.
