Irish health regulators
CPD Requirements for Health Professionals in Ireland, Regulator by Regulator
Six regulators, six different schemes, some still changing. Here is where CPD and professional competence stand for each, in plain English, with a link to the official guidance.
| Regulator | Who it registers | Cycle | Headline CPD requirement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical CouncilMedical Council of Ireland | Doctors (Ireland) | Annual PCS year, 1 May to 30 April | Each PCS year you must be enrolled on a Professional Competence Scheme run by a scheme operator recognised by the Medical Council. | Details |
| NMBINursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland | Nurses and midwives (Ireland) | No mandatory scheme yet; Part 11 not commenced | Until the scheme is introduced, NMBI says all nurses and midwives should practise in line with the Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics, which requires you to maintain your competence and keep your knowledge and skills current. | Details |
| CORUHealth and Social Care Professionals Council (CORU) | Health and social care professionals (Ireland) | 30 CPD credits in every 12-month period | The requirement is a minimum of 30 CPD credits in every 12-month period, and one hour of new or enhanced learning equals one credit. | Details |
| PSIPharmaceutical Society of Ireland | Pharmacists (Ireland) | Annual ePortfolio Review from January 2027 (previously every 5 years) | Pharmacists record CPD in an IIOP online ePortfolio; there is no points or contact-hours target. | Details |
| Dental CouncilDental Council of Ireland | Dentists and dental specialists (Ireland) | Five-year CPD cycle (guidance), 50 hours a year recommended | The Dental Council's CPD guide says you should complete at least 250 hours of CPD every five years, with a minimum of 100 hours of structured CPD. | Details |
| PHECCPre-Hospital Emergency Care Council | EMTs, paramedics and advanced paramedics (Ireland) | Annual registration renewal; new CPD scheme being rolled out | The EMT CPC scheme is paused, and PHECC has not yet published the hours, points or cycle length for its new CPD scheme. | Details |
Summaries checked against each regulator's guidance in October 2026. Requirements change, so always confirm with your regulator before you plan your CPD.
Medical CouncilDoctorsAnnual PCS year, 1 May to 30 AprilMinimum 50 CPD credits a yearPCS year runs 1 May to 30 AprilAll 8 domains covered every 3 years NMBINurses and midwivesNo mandatory scheme yet; Part 11 not commencedPart 11 not yet commencedFinal scheme expected November 2026Code requires you to stay competent CORUHealth and social care professionals30 CPD credits in every 12-month period30 CPD credits every 12 months1 hour of learning = 1 creditRandom audits via Registrant Portal PSIPharmacistsAnnual ePortfolio Review from January 2027 (previously every 5 years)IIOP ePortfolio, not points-basedAnnual review from January 2027Non-engagement can affect registration Dental CouncilDentists and dental specialistsFive-year CPD cycle (guidance), 50 hours a year recommended250 hours every 5 years (guidance)At least 100 hours structuredStatutory CPD Bill not yet enacted PHECCEMTs, paramedics and advanced paramedicsAnnual registration renewal; new CPD scheme being rolled outEMT CPC scheme currently pausedNew CPD scheme for all 3 divisionsAnnual registration renewal
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