New CPD reporting requirements came into effect on 1 January 2025.
- Evidence to support entries will be required for verification purposes as outlined in the CPD Verification Guide.
- The PDP template has been updated to meet MCNZ requirements to address cultural safety and health equity, ethics and professional behaviour.
- The CPD Guidelines have been updated to reflect these changes.
NZOA CPD Policies
CPD Non-compliant Members Policy
CPD Verification Policy
CPD Exemption Policy
CPD Policy on Members Changing Practice Status
Members who participate in the NZOA Joint Registry should be aware of the following policies:
NZOA Joint Registry Participation Policy
NZOA Joint Registry Outlier Policy
The Patient Feedback Questionnaire and Colleague / Co-worker Questionnaire are available for members carrying out patient surveys and seeking multi-source feedback.
Members who have queries about these policies or would like further information can contact the CPD Chair via the NZOA Office cpd@nzoa.org.nz.