Re-entry into Practice and Remediation Support Guidelines
The Re-entry into Practice and Remediation Support Guidelines provide information about the support available to RACP CPD Participants who may need assistance to maintain compliance, return to practice, change their scope of practice, or address identified development needs. The guidelines support a clear, consistent and transparent approach to providing advice and support, while recognising the importance of patient safety, professional standards and regulatory requirements in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand.
Purpose of the guidelines
The purpose of these guidelines is to explain how the RACP may support CPD Participants who are:
- returning to clinical practice after a period of absence
- seeking advice about a change in scope of practice
- addressing CPD non-compliance
- responding to remediation or performance improvement requirements
- seeking guidance following employer or regulatory authority advice
The guidelines are intended to support participants to understand the types of assistance that may be available and how requests for support are considered.
Who these guidelines are for
These guidelines are for RACP CPD Participants, including Fellows, trainees, interrupted trainees who nominate the RACP as their CPD Home, CPD users, and Specialist International Medical Graduates / Overseas Trained Physicians.
They may also be relevant to employers and regulatory authorities engaging with the RACP in relation to re-entry, remediation, CPD compliance or professional development support.
What the guidelines cover
At a high level, the guidelines cover:
- re-entry into practice after a period of absence
- change in scope of practice
- remediation and performance improvement support
- how requests for support or advice may be made
- how requests are assessed and triaged
- referral to the CPD Committee or a CPD Review Panel where required
- development and monitoring of a Professional Development Plan
- completion, reporting and documentation requirements
Types of support
Support may vary depending on the participant’s circumstances and the level of risk or development need identified.
Support may include guidance on:
- targeted clinical upskilling
- supervised or supported clinical practice
- peer review or mentorship
- education related to professional behaviour or conduct
- development of a structured Professional Development Plan
- evidence, monitoring and completion requirements
The RACP’s role is advisory and supportive. Regulatory authorities remain responsible for decisions about registration, practising certificates, conditions or regulatory sanctions.
Using these guidelines
This page provides a summary of the Re-entry into Practice and Remediation Support Guidelines.
For detailed information, including re-entry requirements, scope of practice considerations, remediation pathways, triage levels, assessment steps and monitoring requirements, refer to the full guideline document.
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Summary
The Re-entry into Practice and Remediation Support Guidelines explain how the RACP may provide advice and structured support to CPD Participants who are returning to practice, changing scope of practice, addressing CPD non-compliance, or undertaking remediation.
The guidelines support a fair, transparent and proportionate approach, with patient safety and regulatory alignment as key considerations.