Figtree Private Hospital
Part of Ramsay Health Care

GP Education

Ramsay has been a major provider of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) since 2000, offering education to general practitioners and the wider medical community across a variety of medical and surgical specialties. These activities are delivered in partnership with our specialists and other health care professionals as interactive, practical sessions with a focus on innovation, hands-on involvement, and practical tips.

CPD requirements set by the Medical Board of Australia require all medical professionals to have a CPD home and undertake 50 hours of CPD each year. Comprising of:

  • 12.5 hours Educational Activities (EA)
  • 25 hours combined Reviewing Performance (RP) and Measuring Outcomes (MO), with a minimum of 5 hours for each
  • 12.5 hours free choice across any 3 of the listed categories.

In addition the RACGP requires Basic Life Support to be completed every 3 years.

RACGP CPD