The MOPS Program has now been withdrawn

  

The MOPS program has been withdrawn following the deadline for submission of 2009 CPD returns of 31 March 2010 

The Maintenance of Professional Standards (MOPS) Program was implemented in 1994 by The Royal Australasian College of Physicians as a strategy to promote continuing professional development. Ongoing review of the program by the College, informed by research in the past decade on the application of adult learning principles in health care education, has led to the development of a simpler and more effective model for continuing professional development. The new MyCPD program was launched in May 2008.

Some differences between the programs:

MOPS	MyCPD
A recording system - a diary	Combines features of a diary and a learning log into an integrated learning navigator. It is an educationally sound online program which assists in enhancing Fellows' CPD.
A retrospective approach	A prospective approach - enhances awareness of learning process
Paper based	Online program
General program	A personalised and individualised program - Fellows are encouraged to design and implement individual CPD plans tailored to their scope of practice, identified personal needs and competencies
System based on accumulation of points	System based on accumulation of points through completing CPD activities and reflective learning.
Annual points tally with incentives based on type of event attended	Quantification by credit points remains necessary for the purposed of external accountability. Incentives are based on the use of evidence-based adult learning methodologies.
Manual calculation of points by user	Time efficient - system calculates the points
Unselectively recording every CPD activity undertaken	Recording activities that lead to learning. The emphasis on the quality and not quantity of activity.

To find out more about MyCPD or how to start using the program please refer to the CPD page of the website.

Further Questions:

Fellows of the Divisions or Chapters:
Ph: (+61) 2 8247 6201
Email: MyCPD@racp.edu.au

Fellows of the Faculties:
Ph: (+61) 2 8247 6285
Email: FacultyCPD@racp.edu.au