I have been told that my annual Basic Life Support (BLS) and fire training do not count towards my CPD. Is this true?

Yes, it is true that annual Basic Life Support and fire training are typically not considered as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for nursing and midwifery.

While these training sessions are essential for maintaining safety and skills in the healthcare environment, they generally do not meet the specific requirements set by NMBA for CPD.

To ensure you are fulfilling your CPD requirements, it’s important to engage in activities that are directly related to your professional nursing or midwifery practice. When engaging in activities it is important that you are ‘actively learning’ – i.e. learning something new. This can include attending workshops, seminars, or courses that enhance your clinical skills or knowledge in your area of practice.

If you would like more information on guidelines to continuing professional development – Click here