Last year the GDC reported that around 3,000 (4.5%) dental care professionals did not manage to complete this step on time (for reasons unrelated to COVID-19). They looked into why compliance levels appeared to have worsened and found a need to improve understanding of the basic requirements of the Enhanced CPD scheme.
The GDC have been in touch with the BACDT and are asking for our support in the their efforts to boost CPD compliance because:
- Failing to meet requirements can put GDC registration at risk.
- Receiving a notice of removal can be stressful.
- Restoration takes time and includes submitting a full CPD record.
- Significant numbers of dental care professionals are doing enough CPD but not submitting their CPD statement in time.
- Understanding the need to do 10 hours of CPD in every two year period continues to be lower than expected.
- Keeping skills up to date is something patients expect.
- CPD plays a vital role in patient safety and public confidence and is key to our preventative approach to regulation.
The GDC have recognised the need to improve the information they provided on their website and give clearer guidance on CPD and have made their online CPD guidance clearer and simpler (June 2022). For full details of the enhanced CPD scheme please visit https://www.gdc-uk.org/education-cpd/cpd/enhanced-cpd-scheme-2018/
If you are unsure of what you need to do, get in touch with the GDC on 020 7167 6000 or alternatively as a a BACDT Member please email info@bacdt.org.uk