Is the RANZCP CPD programme a competency-based educational programme?

Australas Psychiatry. 2019 Aug;27(4):404-408. doi: 10.1177/1039856219859279. Epub 2019 Jul 2.

Abstract

Objective: This paper attempts to address whether the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) have implemented a competency-based continuing professional development (CPD) programme.

Conclusion: The RANZCP have implemented a competency-based CPD programme, but a number of areas, especially assessment, can strengthen the competency-based approach.

Keywords: assessment; competency-based education; continuous professional development; learning outcomes; medical education.

MeSH terms

  • Australia
  • Competency-Based Education / methods*
  • Education, Medical, Continuing / methods
  • Educational Measurement
  • Humans
  • New Zealand
  • Program Evaluation*
  • Psychiatry / education*
  • Societies, Medical
  • Staff Development*