Free CPD Course for Nurses and Midwives

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45m
Updated 28 May 2026 Certificate5,479 Ratings

Audits are a standard component of maintaining your nursing registration. It is important to have all necessary documentation prepared and up to date to ensure you are ready should an audit occur. This adherence to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia's (NMBA) requirements for continuing professional development (CPD) is essential for compliance.

It’s time to refresh your knowledge of your CPD requirements to help you feel confident that you would pass an audit.

Content

9 Units • 14 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
4m
Pretest
1 Question
The CPD Year
3 Questions
3m
Calculating Your CPD Requirements
3 Questions
6m
The CPD Cycle
1 Question
1m
Effective Planning
1 Question
7m
Selecting CPD Activities
1 Question
4m
Documenting CPD and Reflecting on Learning
1 Question
8m
Evidence and Audits
1 Question
5m
Conclusion
2m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Correctly state your general CPD requirements, including the CPD deadline and hours required for your profession, registration type and any endorsements you hold.

2

Select CPD activities relevant to your context of practice that align with your self-assessment of learning needs as documented in your learning plan.

3

Identify what supporting documentation, reflection and evidence is required in your CPD portfolio, in addition to completing your required hours.

4

Confidently prepare for an audit or provide further evidence to Ahpra or your National Board if requested.

Who it's for:

All registered nurses and midwives in Australia, as well as students.

Why it's needed:

Continuing professional development (CPD) is a mandatory requirement for all registered nurses and midwives in Australia. Yet many healthcare professionals are unaware of the full scope of what is required to meet all CPD requirements.

CPD is more than just completing a certain number of hours. If you are audited, you will need to demonstrate that you have met all of the requirements outlined in the registration standard.

Purpose:

The purpose of this free course is to help any registered nurse, midwife, or student refresh their knowledge of their CPD requirements and feel confident that they know what they need to do to pass an audit.

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Last updated28 May 2026

Published06 Aug 2023

Due for review29 May 2031
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