Provider requirements explain what organisations must meet for their CPD activities to be recognised by the College. They set clear standards and expectations for providers delivering CPD activities within the CPD Program.

Who these requirements apply to

These requirements apply to any organisation seeking recognition of CPD activities within the CPD Program.

In this Framework, a provider refers to an organisation that:

• designs and delivers CPD activities, and
• seeks recognition of those activities by the College

Providers may include professional organisations, education providers, health services, or other relevant bodies.

Purpose of the provider requirements

The provider requirements are designed to:

• ensure CPD activities meet consistent standards
• support quality, relevance and educational value
• promote transparency and fairness in recognition
• protect the integrity of the CPD Program

They apply regardless of the type or size of the provider.

Recognition requirements

To have activities recognised, providers must meet requirements relating to:

• activity design and quality
• relevance to specialist practice
• alignment to CPD categories
• appropriate governance and oversight
• cooperation with monitoring and review processes

Meeting these requirements supports consistent recognition across the CPD Program.

Provider eligibility

To be eligible for recognition, providers must demonstrate that they:

• are appropriately established and governed
• have the capability to design and deliver CPD activities
• can support recognised activities with appropriate documentation

Eligibility requirements help ensure activities are credible and fit for purpose.

Provider responsibilities

Providers are responsible for:

• designing CPD activities that meet recognition standards
• ensuring activities are delivered as described
• maintaining the quality and integrity of recognised activities
• providing accurate information about activities
• supporting monitoring and review where required

These responsibilities apply for the duration of recognition.

Monitoring and quality assurance

Recognised activities may be subject to monitoring and review as part of the College’s quality assurance processes.

Providers are expected to:

• cooperate with monitoring activities
• respond to requests for information where required
• engage in improvement where issues are identified

Further detail on how monitoring and quality assurance operate is provided in Processes and Quality Assurance.

Ongoing compliance and renewal

Providers are responsible for:

• maintaining compliance with requirements over time
• notifying the College of material changes to recognised activities
• seeking renewal of recognition where applicable

Recognition may be reviewed or withdrawn if requirements are no longer met.

Practical guidance

These requirements describe what must be met, rather than how to complete specific processes. Step-by-step guidance is available in the Provider Handbook (PDF).