What is CPD?
AUSactive now acknowledge engagement and completion of education or professional development activities as ‘Continuing Professional Development' or ‘CPD', previously referred to as Continuing Education Credits (CECs). Professionals with AUSactive CECs on course/program certificates will simply be identified as CPD points.
What is Continuous Professional Development?
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is the ongoing process of building your professional skills and knowledge throughout your professional career. Within the exercise and active health industry CPD is essential for professionals to maintain and improve your knowledge and skillset in line with evolving trends, consumer needs, employer requirements, new research and the latest technology while also enhancing professional credibility.
AUSactive is here to support professionals regardless of what stage of your career and learning journey you’re currently at and understands learning and professional development takes place in a variety of different ways.
Which Activities Count as CPD?
1-15 CPDs
- 800 courses available here
- Independently reviewed for quality
- Face to face and online
20 CPD points per article published where you are the designated lead author.
5 CPD points per article published where you are a contributing author.
1 CPD per 2 hours of accumulated activity up to 10 CPD points claimable every 2 years
Volunteering professional services to community groups (i.e. older adults or people with a disability)
AUSactive Professionals can obtain CPDs for successful completion of a VET fitness qualification or unit of competency from the Group Exercise Leader (GEL Skill Set), Certificate III or Certificate IV in Fitness or a government accredited Pilates or yoga course.
CPDs applicable:
5 CPDs per unit of competency from the SISSS00128 GEL skill set, SIS30321 or SIS40221 fitness qualifications and from government accredited Pilates or yoga courses (excluding completion of HLTAID011 – Provide first aid unit and HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation unit).
20 CPDs are applicable for the successful completion of the GEL skill set, Certificate III and IV in Fitness and a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Pilates or yoga.
1 CPD point per 1 hour of learning.
16 CPD points maximum can be claimed over 2 years.
Hands-on instruction and skill development sessions organised by an employer. This training typically focuses on the practical applications of the job role that aligns with the scope of practice of the professional within the context of their workplace.
Professional Mentoring:
Maximum CPD claimable over 2 years
- 1 CPD point per 2 hours of teaching.
- Level 1 & 2 – 10 CPD points
- Level 3 – Maximum not applicable
Professional Mentoring:
Maximum CPD claimable over 2 years
1 CPD point per hour
Level 2 – 10 CPD points
Level 3 – 16 CPD points
Student Mentoring:
Maximum CPD claimable over 2 years
1 CPD point per hour
Level 2 – 10 CPD points
Level 3 – 16 CPD points
Self-reflection allows professionals to critically assess their professional practice and service offering. This reflection should highlight strengths and areas for improvement.
1 CPD Point per year. Please login to your AUSactive dashboard and complete the AUSactive self-reflection and professional planning template located in your AUSactive My CPD Diary.
1 CPD point per resource.
10 CPD points maximum can be accumulated over 2 years.
- Reading research-based peer-reviewed journal articles or publications (e.g. Search Google Scholar, exercise science journals)
- Viewing or listening to research-based podcasts or lectures (min. 50 minutes in duration)
AUSactive Registered Professionals can obtain CPDs for successful completion of a Higher Education Exercise Science or related subject. This must be a tertiary or post graduate level subject that is recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework and aligned with the Scope of Practice for AUSactive Professionals.
CPDs applicable:
20 CPDs per subject
1 CPD point per 2 hours education time (a minimum of 2 hours education is required). Maximum CPD claimable over 2 years:
Level 1 & 2 – 10 CPD points
Level 3 – Maximum not applicable
Applies to credible third party recognised education. For further information please view here.
*CPD caps may not apply for RYPs & RPPs
1 CPD points per 1 hour observed session, up to a maximum of 6 CPD points claimable over 2 years.
A full breakdown of all CPD activities and evidence required can be viewed within the AUSactive CPD Guideline.
