FRACGP FRACGP Continuing Professional Development 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the current RACGP CPD requirement for Fellows in a standard triennium?
- 50 CPD hours
- 130 CPD hours (Correct answer)
- 200 CPD hours
- 300 CPD hours
Correct answer: 130 CPD hours
RACGP Fellows are required to complete 130 CPD hours per triennium under the current CPD framework.
Question 2: Under the RACGP CPD framework, which category includes activities such as medical reading and self-directed online learning?
- Educational Activities (Correct answer)
- Performance Review
- Outcome Measurement
- Contextual Learning
Correct answer: Educational Activities
Educational Activities in the RACGP CPD framework encompass self-directed learning including medical reading and accredited online modules.
Question 3: Which RACGP CPD activity type requires demonstrated change in clinical practice or patient outcomes?
- Educational Activities
- Performance Review
- Outcome Measurement (Correct answer)
- Peer Discussion
Correct answer: Outcome Measurement
Outcome Measurement requires GPs to collect and reflect on data demonstrating change in clinical practice or patient outcomes.
Question 4: What is the consequence for a RACGP Fellow who fails to complete CPD requirements by the end of a triennium?
- Automatic Fellowship suspension
- Loss of RACGP membership and inability to renew
- A warning letter only
- Required remedial education program before renewal (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Required remedial education program before renewal
Fellows who fail to meet CPD requirements must complete a remedial education program as a condition of renewing their membership.
Question 5: In the RACGP CPD framework, what is the minimum requirement for 'Performance Review' activities per triennium?
- 10 hours
- 20 hours
- 30 hours (Correct answer)
- 50 hours
Correct answer: 30 hours
Fellows are required to complete at least 30 hours of Performance Review activities, such as peer review or clinical audit, per triennium.
Question 6: Which tool is used by RACGP Fellows to record and track their CPD activities online?
- myRACGP portal (Correct answer)
- AHPRA registration portal
- MBS Online
- Practice Incentives Program portal
Correct answer: myRACGP portal
The myRACGP portal is the official online platform where Fellows record, track, and submit their CPD activities.
FRACGP FRACGP Continuing Professional Development 1
What is the current RACGP CPD requirement for Fellows in a standard triennium?