Guidance for programme providers on awarding Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours is now available on our website.

The documents provide guidance on two pathways:

1. Short course pathway: this is where programme providers are guided on how they may award CPD hours for a range of educational activities.
2. Competency-based programme pathway: this is where programme providers are guided on submission criteria required to apply for NMBI programme approval.

CPD is how nurses and midwives continue to learn, develop and maintain their knowledge, skills and behaviours to provide quality, safe and effective care. 

Each individual nurse or midwife is responsible for undertaking relevant CPD activities to develop and maintain their professional practice. NMBI recognises that a core principle for practising nurses and midwives is to engage in lifelong learning. 

The guidance is now available on our website.