CPD Support Scheme

RCSI provides a Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme to assist doctors who are not engaged in training to satisfy the requirements of the Irish Medical Council.

Once enrolled in the scheme, eligible non-consultant hospital doctors (NCHDs) can avail of a comprehensive suite of programmes, including full and half-day courses in technical and non-technical skills.

Enrolment for 2025/26 scheme

Enrolment for CPD Support Scheme 2025/26 is now open, and will close on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

How to enrol

About the scheme

Our programme includes an array of courses in technical and non-technical skills for the surgical specialties, emergency medicine and others.

Enrolment

Our Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme enables those enrolled to meet the requirements required.

Fees

Find out all you need to know about fees for attending Continuous Professional Development Support Scheme classes.

RCSI Logbook

RCSI provides NCHDs access to an easy-to-use logbook as part of our commitment to all who work in the provision of surgical care to patients in Ireland.

Terms and conditions

Peruse our helpful list of regulations and policies in advance of applying for a CPD-SS programme at RCSI.

FAQs

Explore our database of frequently asked questions to find more information about our suite of programmes.

Taught programmes

Medical staff in professional setting

Discover our range of classroom-based and online learning courses which allow those enrolled in CPD Support Scheme to develop the relevant skills and knowledge to prosper.

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Self-paced programmes

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We offer a suite of online CPD Support Scheme courses for busy professionals to keep up-to-date with recent trends and advances in healthcare.

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Supporting medical professionals

The CPD Support Scheme is an excellent tool for the training surgeon. The courses are thoughtfully organised and masterfully ministered and it provides guided learning opportunities and facilitates continuous progression.

Gabriel Orsi, CPD-SS enrolee 2021/22

I think the CPD Support Scheme is providing a great service to NCHDs in non-training positions in their continuous professional developing and learning skills.

CPD-SS enrolee, 2022/23

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CPD Support Scheme

Taught programmes

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