ACEM CPD Program – 2024

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, as well as upcoming learning and networking opportunities.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Complete 50 hours of CPD activities including:

1. 25 hours of Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes activities with:

• minimum five (5) hours of Reviewing Performance activities;
• minimum five (5) hours of Measuring Outcomes activities; and
• remaining 15 hours comprising Reviewing Performance and/or Measuring Outcomes activities.

2. 12.5 hours of Educational Activities
3. 12.5 hours of activities from any one or more category of Reviewing Performance, Measuring Outcomes and/or Educational Activities.

 
High-Level Requirements – Three (3) Core procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting):

• One (1) Airway skill
• One (1) Breathing skill
• One (1) Circulation skill

Each of the three (3) Core skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Four different (4) different Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.

Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Annual Conversation (NZ participants only)

Annual conversation is a structured conversation with a peer, colleague or employer about the practitioner’s clinical practice. The goal of this activity is to facilitate reflection on developmental and personal needs, professional goals and the intended CPD activities for the coming year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Complete 50 hours of CPD including:

1. 25 hours of Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes activities with:

• minimum five (5) hours of Reviewing Performance activities;
• minimum five (5) hours of Measuring Outcomes activities; and
• remaining 15 hours comprising Reviewing Performance and/or Measuring Outcomes activities.

2. 12.5 hours of Educational Activities
3. 12.5 hours of activities from any one or more category of Reviewing Performance, Measuring Outcomes and/or Educational Activities.

 
Four different (4) Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.

Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Annual Conversation (NZ participants only)
Annual conversation is a structured conversation with a peer, colleague or employer about the practitioner’s clinical practice. The goal of this activity is to facilitate reflection on developmental and personal needs, professional goals and the intended CPD activities for the coming year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Complete 50 hours of CPD including:

1. 25 hours of Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes activities with:

• minimum five (5) hours of Reviewing Performance activities;
• minimum five (5) hours of Measuring Outcomes activities; and
• remaining 15 hours comprising Reviewing Performance and/or Measuring Outcomes activities.

2. 12.5 hours of Educational Activities
3. 12.5 hours of activities from any one or more category of Reviewing Performance, Measuring Outcomes and/or Educational Activities.

 
Four different (4) Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.

Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Annual Conversation (NZ participants only)
Annual conversation is a structured conversation with a peer, colleague or employer about the practitioner’s clinical practice. The goal of this activity is to facilitate reflection on developmental and personal needs, professional goals and the intended CPD activities for the coming year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Complete 50 hours of CPD including:

1. 25 hours of Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes activities with:

• minimum five (5) hours of Reviewing Performance activities;
• minimum five (5) hours of Measuring Outcomes activities; and
• remaining 15 hours comprising Reviewing Performance and/or Measuring Outcomes activities.

2. 12.5 hours of Educational Activities
3. 12.5 hours of activities from any one or more category of Reviewing Performance, Measuring Outcomes and/or Educational Activities.

 
Four different (4) Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.

Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Annual Conversation (NZ participants only)
Annual conversation is a structured conversation with a peer, colleague or employer about the practitioner’s clinical practice. The goal of this activity is to facilitate reflection on developmental and personal needs, professional goals and the intended CPD activities for the coming year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Complete 50 hours of CPD including:

1. 25 hours of Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes activities with:

• minimum five (5) hours of Reviewing Performance activities;
• minimum five (5) hours of Measuring Outcomes activities; and
• remaining 15 hours comprising Reviewing Performance and/or Measuring Outcomes activities.

2. 12.5 hours of Educational Activities
3. 12.5 hours of activities from any one or more category of Reviewing Performance, Measuring Outcomes and/or Educational Activities.

 
Four different (4) Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.

Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Annual Conversation (NZ participants only)
Annual conversation is a structured conversation with a peer, colleague or employer about the practitioner’s clinical practice. The goal of this activity is to facilitate reflection on developmental and personal needs, professional goals and the intended CPD activities for the coming year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

International Affiliates have the option of choosing, either;

• the ACEM CPD program for Educational Affiliates – EMC/EMD/EMAD or
• Annual Modified CPD Program requirements for Educational Affiliates 

Application for the ACEM Modified CPD Program
Members wishing to undertake the Modified ACEM CPD program requirements are required to register their interest using the application form – Application for Participation in Modified ACEM CPD Program Requirements for Participants Working in Non-Australasian Jurisdictions available via the My ACEM portal.

Evidence of employment in a non-Australasian jurisdiction is required as part of the application process. Members will be required to reapply at the beginning of each CPD year that they continue to work in a non-Australasian jurisdiction – and provide verification of their ongoing eligibility to participate in the Modified ACEM CPD Program. 

Members who apply to register to practice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand at any time during the CPD year will need to complete the ACEM CPD program requirements for the relevant CPD year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Complete 50 hours of CPD including:

1. 25 hours of Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes activities with:

• minimum five (5) hours of Reviewing Performance activities;
• minimum five (5) hours of Measuring Outcomes activities; and
• remaining 15 hours comprising Reviewing Performance and/or Measuring Outcomes activities.

2. 12.5 hours of Educational Activities
3. 12.5 hours of activities from any one or more category of Reviewing Performance, Measuring Outcomes and/or Educational Activities.

 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)

Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component which is culturally appropriate for the context in which participants are working. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement.

Annual Conversation (NZ participants only)
Annual conversation is a structured conversation with a peer, colleague or employer about the practitioner’s clinical practice. The goal of this activity is to facilitate reflection on developmental and personal needs, professional goals and the intended CPD activities for the coming year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Minimum of 50 hours of CPD activities from any one or more category of:  

• Educational Activities  
• Reviewing Performance  
• Measuring Outcomes  

(No minimum requirement required in any category)

High-level requirements – Three (3) Core procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting):

• One (1) Airway skill
• One (1) Breathing skill
• One (1) Circulation skill

Each of the three (3) Core skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Four different (4) Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.
 
Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component which is culturally appropriate for the context in which participants are working. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50 hour requirement.

Application for the ACEM Modified CPD Program
Members wishing to undertake the Modified ACEM CPD program requirements are required to register their interest using the application form – Application for Participation in Modified ACEM CPD Program Requirements for Participants Working in Non-Australasian Jurisdictions available via the My ACEM portal.

Evidence of employment in a non-Australasian jurisdiction is required as part of the application process. Members will be required to reapply at the beginning of each CPD year that they continue to work in a non-Australasian jurisdiction – and provide verification of their ongoing eligibility to participate in the Modified ACEM CPD Program. 

Members who apply to register to practice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand at any time during the CPD year will need to complete the ACEM CPD program requirements for the relevant CPD year.

Being a participant in the ACEM CPD Program allows you to form strong networks with emergency medicine experts across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand – ensuring you stay connected with professionals who can help with guidance, education and support.

As part of the College’s supportive, easy and simple way to meet CPD requirements you can access the 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, which contains information on the three categories of activities you need to participate in. You can also find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed on changes to the program, and the latest courses and opportunities across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.

In early 2024, the ACEM CPD Program will release its new platform, a digital tool created with feedback from participants in mind, that will feature improved mobile functionality and enhanced cyber security measures.

2024 Requirements

Minimum of 50 hours of CPD activities any one or more category of:  

(No minimum requirement required in any category)

Four different (4) Essential Emergency Medicine (EEM) procedural skills by performance, teaching or supervision (in a clinical or simulated setting). Each of the four (4) EEM skills will be recorded as 0.5hours in the Educational Activity category and contribute towards the 50-hour requirement.

Professional Development Plan and Reflection (including the setting of goals at start of year and review and reflection at the end of year)   
 
Cultural Safety
Complete a minimum of one (1) cultural safety CPD activity annually, including a reflective component which is culturally appropriate for the context in which participants are working. There is no minimum hourly requirement for the Cultural Safety activity. The activity will count towards the 50-hour requirement. 

Application for the ACEM Modified CPD Program
Members wishing to undertake the Modified ACEM CPD program requirements are required to register their interest using the application form – Application for Participation in Modified ACEM CPD Program Requirements for Participants Working in Non-Australasian Jurisdictions available via the My ACEM portal.

Evidence of employment in a non-Australasian jurisdiction is required as part of the application process. Members will be required to reapply at the beginning of each CPD year that they continue to work in a non-Australasian jurisdiction – and provide verification of their ongoing eligibility to participate in the Modified ACEM CPD Program. 

Members who apply to register to practice in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand at any time during the CPD year will need to complete the ACEM CPD program requirements for the relevant CPD year.

• Educational Activities  
• Reviewing Performance  
• Measuring Outcomes 

The 2024 Activities Guide, compiled by the ACEM CPD Team, contains information on the three categories of activities you can participate in to help get you started.

Find out more about CPD accredited events on the calendar and read the weekly ACEM Bulletin to keep informed about upcoming CPD accredited events and activities.

Only non-members of the College need to apply. For information on how to apply, visit the membership page. 

The ACEM CPD program intake dates each year are:

• 1 January – for those elected to Fellowship or admitted to membership between 1 July and 31 December
• 1 July – for those elected to Fellowship or admitted to membership between 1 January and 30 June.

Please note, depending on your intake date pro-rata requirements may apply.

MBA’s new Registration Standard effective 2023

The Medical Board of Australia has instituted new registration and recertification standards effective from 1 January 2023.

There are three core changes to the standards:

• Introduction of CPD Homes
• An annual professional development plan
• Requirement for doctors to undertake CPD 50 hours of CPD in the categories of reviewing performance, measuring outcomes and educational activities, to improve the value of their professional development

More information on these is available on the MBA website, or read the MBA's CPH Homes FAQs.

What are CPD Homes?

The Australian Medical Council has accredited all specialist medical colleges as CPD Homes for 2023. You can continue to undertake your CPD with ACEM to satisfy your CPD requirements.

What does this mean for you?

Continue logging your CPD as you have been in 2022. ACEM revised its CPD program to align with these pending changes in 2021. No further changes will be made to the ACEM CPD Program in 2023.

What do I do with my Annual Professional Development Plan (PDP)?

The PDP has been a requirement of the ACEM CPD program since 2021. It can be completed in the MY ACEM portal. Provision has been made in the online PDP page, to securely hold your workplace PDP form and allow you to reflect on this plan in order to meet your annual PDP requirements.

Personal circumstances affecting your capacity to undertake the CPD program may warrant a full or partial (exemption from a CPD Program).

Please note that you may still be required to fulfill reduced CPD requirements for the CPD year. Contact the CPD Unit for more details.

Grounds for exemption

Possible reasons for temporary exemptions include:

Before (applying for an exemption) you are advised to read the Exemption Policy and the (Policy on Re-entry to Practice following a Period of Absence). The requirements of this policy align with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA) ‘Recency of Practice Standard’ and the Medical Board of New Zealand (MCNZ) ‘Policy on doctors returning to medical practice after an absence from practice for three years or more’.

• Not practicing for the duration of the exemption period (four or 12 months)
• No longer in clinical practice
• Full-time study
• Extended leave eg., long service leave and travel
• Parental leave
• Prolonged carers leave
• Prolonged illness
• Compassionate leave
• Special consideration

• Regulation E Recertification
• CPD219 Policy ACEM Continuing Professional Development Participation
• CPD600 Policy on CPD Compliance Audit
• CPD639 Provision of Evidence Guideline – 2021 CPD Year
• CPD307 Policy on Re-entry to Practice Following a Period of Absence
• CPD431 Policy for Managing Remediation and the Poorly Performing Practitioner
• CPD412 Procedural Skills Suggestion form
• CPD649 Policy Cultural Competence Approval
• CPD499 Policy CPD Program Exemption
• CPD792 ACEM Recognition of External CPD Program Activities

A strategic priority for the College is to ensure that we remain aware of developments in the requirements of regulatory bodies and that College programs enable you to meet these requirements in an efficient and effective manner.

The Medical Board of Australia and the Medical Council of New Zealand have revised their CPD registration and recertification standards.

The updated standard will strengthen CPD and assure that doctors are engaging in learning that is relevant, effective and evidence based. The goal is to ensure that the time doctors spend on CPD is useful and keeps them practising at their best throughout their working lives.

The latest on Medical Board of Australia CPD regulations can be found here, while the Medical Council of New Zealand's information is located here.

Participation in the ACEM CPD Program provides access to a wealth of educational courses and events specially curated to support you in your lifelong journey as a physician, as well as assisting you in meeting regulatory requirements.

Eligible hours spent attending these events is also automatically recorded towards your annual CPD requirements – saving time and ensuring you can focus on what matters to you.

Access the College’s events calendar to view upcoming eligible events.

The latest news on CPD accredited events can also be found in the Bulletin.