CPD - Additional Information

Carry-Over of CPD credits

The CPD year runs from 1 January to 31 December.  If you have gained more than 25 credits in one year, you can carry over a maximum of 15 Category One credits into the following CPD period.  Category Two credits may not be carried over.

New Graduates / Recent Entrants

Graduates and recent entrants can gain CPD credits on the following basis:

• Those who register or enter/re-enter the profession between 30 June and 31 October of each year must complete a minimum of 12.5 credits.
• Those who register or enter/re-enter the profession during November or December of each year will not be required to complete that calendar year's CPD.
• Otherwise full CPD is required.

Teaching

The Council allows a maximum of 10 credits in Category 2 for teaching the Unitec MoST course, for teaching approved CPD courses, and for teaching osteopathic post-graduate courses irrespective of whether that is in New Zealand or overseas, and irrespective of how many hours you teach, and irrespective of how many different courses you teach at different institutions.  Any possible relevant teaching that falls outside of these three categories will be considered on a case by case basis.  A letter detailing your reasons for seeking approval of other teaching for CPD purposes should be sent to the Council at the earliest opportunity.

Tertiary Studies

If you are doing tertiary study some flexibility exists to award CPD credits for it provided that your study is relevant to the Osteopathic Scope of Practice and has been approved by the Council.

Exemptions from CPD

The Osteopathic Council will consider applications for exemption from the requirement to complete CPD.  Exemptions will be considered for physical or financial hardship or other unusual circumstances.  A letter detailing your reasons for seeking exemption should be sent to the Council at the earliest opportunity.

AGM's and Association work

AGM's of osteopathic or medical associations are eligible for 2 credits in Category 2.  No CPD credits are allocated for work on Osteopathic Council / ISOP / NORA / NZOA / OSNZ committees.