Welcome to the ACD CPD Home
The ACD Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program promotes a reflective approach to lifelong learning and provides guidance on upskilling and identifying knowledge gaps. We encourage all participants to use CPD as tool to engage in relevant, practical and beneficial learning opportunities.
CPD Links
Approved Activities for Participants
Detailed information relating to CPD categories and activities
Support and Resources
There are various ways to contact the CPD Team at ACD
CPD CUSTOMERS
Are you looking for a CPD home? Consider ACD. Check here to see if you are eligible
Activity Approval for third parties
For an education provider seeking ACD approval for a CPD activity
Audits and Exemptions
Fellows and CPD Customers may be considered for exemption from CPD
Login to the CPD Portal
Submit CPD activities, view CPD progress and compliance
CPD Events
British Association of Dermatologists Annual Meeting
ASDR Annual Scientific meeting
The Australasian College of Dermatologists 8th Rural Dermatology Meeting
Mandatory CPD Requirements
The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) has mandated that doctors must attain a minimum of 50 hours of CPD per annum. The 50 hours need to be allocated across the different categories:
The remaining 12.5 hours may be from any of the three categories.
Compulsory activity
All participants must complete a Professional Development Plan (PDP). This counts towards your category 2 activities. College has created a template and guide to assist you in this activity – refer to our CPD Support and Resources “Quick Link” above.
For a full listing of Approved Activities for Participants, please use this link.
| Category 1 Educational Activities | Category 2 Reviewing Performance | Category 3 Measuring Outcomes |
| A minimum of 12.5 hours | A minimum of 5 hours (with a minimum of 25 hours across category 2 and 3) | A minimum of 5 hours (with a minimum of 25 hours across category 2 and 3) |
Program Level Requirements
For a detailed presentation of Program Level Requirements please click on the below tile.
Support
Please contact the CPD team if you have any queries on CPD@dermcoll.edu.au or visit the dedicated Support and Resources webpage here.
