Professional Competence Scheme (PCS)
The PCS Year 01/05/12 - 30/04/13 is now closed for logging and editing in the CPD Diary.
PCS Year starting 01/05/13 is open for logging and editing.
Go to the Online CPD Diary.
Instructions for using the Online CPD Diary.
View the Upcoming Events & Courses list which includes past & future CPD approved meetings
Fully enrolled members of the CPsychI PCS are provided with a secure, password protected online CPD Diary.
Statements of Participation for the PCS Year 01/05/12 - 30/04/13 will be issued end May / beginning of June 2013.
Professional Competence Scheme - Online Enrolment
Online application forms for enrolment in the CPsychI Professional Competence Scheme.
From 1st May 2011, it has been a legal requirement for all doctors registered on the Medical Council Specialist, General and Supervised Divisions to be enrolled in a professional competence scheme.
RESOURCES:
The College's PCS Handbook gives information on the requirements of the PCS, the role of the College and the Medical Council, and advice on what you need to do to comply with the requirements of the Medical Practitioners Act and the Medical Council. (This handbook is being updated at present and will be re-issued.)
The Medical Council website has sections on Professional Competence, including Frequently Asked Questions, and gives further information on PCS. The Medical Council launched its "Professional Competence – Promoting Quality Assurance” document in May 2010. Full information on Professional Competence, including documents for download, are available from the Medical Council website.
Email the College's Professional Competence office if you have any queries.
Check CPD approved meetings
Click here for a listing of educational events reviewed and awarded with External CPD credits by the College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. Refer to this list to ensure you received CPD certificates from the meeting organiser for the approved events you attended. Use the list to calculate your External CPD credits for your online CPD records.