Continued Professional Development
As stated under the National Law, which governs the operations of the National Boards and AHPRA, all registered health practitioners must undertake CPD.
The registration standard set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) has minimum requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) for ALL enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives in full-time or part-time, paid or unpaid practice, and even those on leave from work, for example, those on maternity leave.
The standard also applies to enrolled nurses, registered nurses and midwives who are on leave from work, e.g. maternity leave or long service leave.
To meet this registration standard, you must complete a minimum of 20 hours of CPD per registration period. Pro rata CPD hours apply if you have held registration for less than 12 months.
PDF downloads and links for further information:
APNA Student Nurse Placement Program
Calvary Adelaide 24/7 Care Flyer
Priority Care Centres – Clinical Decision Support Tool
Priority Care Centres – Online Referral Process
Current Professional Development Opportunities:
Mental Health Professionals Network: Mental Health and Music Therapy (podcast)
National Association of School Nurses – NASN 2024: Stronger Together
Think Ask Learn – The Essentials of Emergency Nursing: A workshop for School Nurses
VSNA – 2024 Victorian School Nurses Association Conference
ASCIA 2024 Conference – Register Here
SHINE SA: LGBTIQ Inclusion workshop
