Continuous Professional Development – Support Scheme (CPD-SS): Self-directed Pathway
This programme offers you a choice of courses which you can enrol on based on your personal learning goals up to the value of 20 CPD vouchers. The courses available include courses equivalent to corresponding HST Mandatory courses but are not part of a training programme. These courses can be used as one of the requirements for application to the Speciality Division of the Register.
Doctors on the CPD-SS get free access to training and educational activities worth up to 20 external CPD credits or totalling three days per year, whichever is greatest.
This one-hour online course covers everything you need to know about randomised controlled trials, how to design a research project, important concepts to be aware of and common pitfalls to consider
This online learning resource, which only takes 20 minutes to complete, provides doctors with the tools for compassionate communication, even when under extreme work pressure. You will learn how to avoid unnecessary and damaging friction in the workplace.
This online course is designed to give you a better understanding of the risk factors for delirium, so that you can more quickly diagnose and manage the condition and improve patient outcomes.
This short online course is suitable for everyone working in the health service. It provides a valuable introduction to quality improvement in healthcare and will help you understand your role and potential to improve care.
This online course provides practical guidance on communicating with patients using a person-centred care approach. You will learn how bias and health literacy can impact on communication, and how to share clinical information in a busy team environment. The course also covers open disclosure and managing conflict.
This online course is an introduction to the General Data Protection Regulation and its application in the clinical setting. Learn how GDPR impacts your day to day role as a healthcare professional. 1 CPD credit
This online course will help you navigate the health economics landscape in Ireland. Learn about funding models, equity, cost effectiveness analysis, and health technology assessments. 6 CPD credits