Is ethics CPD required for Australian allied health professionals?
No National Board requires a standalone ethics course. What is required is CPD relevant to your context or scope of practice, based on identified learning needs. Ethics and professionalism learning can sit within that, and it addresses the areas that generate the most regulatory concern.
Can an ethics course count toward my CPD?
Generally yes, as an educational activity, provided it is relevant to your scope of practice and you record it correctly. The your National Board or professional association does not pre-approve activities, so the classification and record are yours to make.
How many CPD hours do allied health professionals need?
It depends entirely on your profession. Ahpra-regulated allied health professions each have their own registration standard with different hours and cycles. Self-regulated professions follow their association's scheme. Check your own Board or association rather than relying on any general figure.
Is social work regulated by Ahpra?
No. Social work is not one of the professions registered under the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. Social workers are self-regulated in Australia, primarily through the Australian Association of Social Workers, which sets its own ethical code and CPD requirements.
I am a support worker, not registered. Can I still do these courses?
Yes. The courses are open to anyone. If you are not registered with a National Board, the content still applies to conduct expectations set by your employer or service provider, but no registration-related CPD obligation applies to you.
Is this course Ahpra accredited?
No. Ahpra does not accredit CPD courses, and neither does any National Board accredit individual commercial activities. Treat any provider claiming an Ahpra-accredited or Ahpra-approved course with caution.
Is this course approved by the your National Board or professional association?
No. The your National Board or professional association sets registration standards and publishes codes and guidelines. It does not approve or endorse individual commercial courses. Our content is written with reference to its published standards, which is a different thing from approval.
How long does each course take?
Each course is designed as approximately two hours of self-paced learning, including the assessment and reflection activity. Record the time you actually spend, according to your own Board's rules.
Can this course support learning related to a complaint or notification?
It can support your own structured reflection and learning, and the certificate documents what you completed and when. It does not satisfy, discharge or resolve any regulatory requirement, condition or undertaking. If a notification has been made about you, contact your professional indemnity insurer or association before taking any step, including enrolling in education.
What evidence do I receive after completion?
A dated certificate showing your name, course title, course version, completion date, nominal duration and assessment outcome, plus a permanent course record in your account and a downloadable reflection document.
Who wrote and reviewed the course?
The courses are written and reviewed by Dr Richard, a practising clinician with postgraduate training in healthcare law and ethics. His qualifications, profile and the review date are published on this page.
How often is the course updated?
Every course carries a version number and a last-reviewed date. Regulatory content is reviewed at least annually, and sooner when the your National Board or professional association publishes a new or amended standard, code or guideline affecting the material.
