Continuing professional development (CPD) FAQs
Frequently asked questions about continuing professional development (CPD) for osteopaths in Australia.
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Access our e-learning courses and past webinars for your CPD.
Mandatory CPD topics
At least four hours of your annual CPD hours must cover mandatory topics. Here is a list of all our webinars, elearning and other CPD resources covering these mandatory topics.
Anatomy Up Close: The Pelvis - Melbourne
Get up close with the pelvic anatomy you treat every day to deepen your understanding of pelvic pain presentations.
After Breast Cancer - Melbourne
This one-day course will expand your understanding of breast cancer classification, diagnosis and treatments. You will gain an understanding of how common side effects develop based on the current research, and how to apply an osteopathic approach to help provide relief.
Free event
Applied strength and conditioning for allied health professionals
This webinar explores current strength and conditioning concepts with regards to the physiological and structural adaptations that occur from resistance training. Hear how components of the nervous system and musculoskeletal system adapt from various exercise stimuli enhancing exercise performance.
Free for all members
Mastering shoulders workshop - Brisbane
This two-day workshop explores a systematic and comprehensive approach to managing a variety of common shoulder dysfunctions. Participants are taught step-by-step assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning pathways to assure successful clinical outcomes.
Mastering shoulders workshop - Melbourne
This two-day workshop explores a systematic and comprehensive approach to managing a variety of common shoulder dysfunctions. Participants are taught step-by-step assessment, treatment and clinical reasoning pathways to assure successful clinical outcomes.
ACE Dry needling course
The ACE 3-day Dry Needling Course is the most comprehensive dry needling program available in Australia and New Zealand, covering over 56 muscles across all regions of the body. This course consists of comprehensive pre-course learning material combined with 24 hours of practical dry needling training over three days.
Still Technique
Mick Kelly has been using and exploring Still Technique since 2015 and is running some small hands-on sessions introducing people to the Still Technique this year.
Free event
Unlock efficiency and reclaim your practice and personal time
In this webinar, practical and innovative time-saving strategies that eliminate practice admin while driving sustainable practice growth will be presented.
Free for all members
Full set of paediatric modules (2-5 years)
Full set of eLearning modules on physical and cognitive developmental processes that occur in 2 to 5-year-old children. Includes case presentations and review questions.
Full set of paediatric modules (0-24 months)
Full set of eLearning modules providing an understanding of the overarching aspects of the developmental process for the 0–24 month old child, and the relevance of this to a primary healthcare practitioner.