A training version of the CPD Diary is available for use by SpRs enrolled with JRCPTB. This training Diary looks and operates the same way as the Consultant's Diary. However, unlike the Consultant's Diary, the Training Diary is not subjected to audit procedures by the CPD office. For this reason it is essential that when a physician has completed their training that they complete the registration form for the Consultant's version of the CPD Diary.
Who Qualifies to Use the CPD Diary?
The SpR version of the CPD Diary is available free to all SpRs who are enrolled with JRCPTB, and who have confirmed CCT dates. The SpR Diary is not available to LATS, or SpRs not enrolled with JRCPTB. This is because the CPD Diary is only available to those who contribute to the RCP by paying subscription fees to the college or to JRCPTB.
If you would like to find out more information about JRCPTB, please visit their website using the link at the bottom of this page.
Please note:
Once you receive your CCTs, you will need to complete the CPD Registration Form in order to change your status on the Federation CPD Scheme and update your details on our database. You will then be upgraded to the full, consultant version of the CPD Diary. Your Online CPD Diary login details will remain the same and you will be able to continue using the diary as normal to record your CPD. All activities recorded in the SpR Diary will be transferred into the consultant Diary when you upgrade to the full version. The Registration Form may be found on the CPD Registration Page.
How to Get an SpR Diary Password
If you would like to get a password to be able to use the SpR CPD Diary, then please send an email to cpd@rcplondon.ac.uk, giving your GMC number and we will issue you with your unique login details for the CPD Diary.
Why do SpRs use the Online CPD Diary?
It is important that future physicians are, by the end of their training, aware of the different elements of CPD and learn to use CPD as a means of improving their professional development. As a result JRCPTB has agreed that SpRs will be eligible to enrol in the Federation CPD scheme once they have enrolled with JRCPTB. The use of the online diary during training will allow the easy recording of learning activities, which can then be printed out for the training record at intervals. Once training has been completed, it is an easy process to reregister for use of the Full version of the CPD Diary.
What is Expected of SpRs?
It is not expected that trainees will use the CPD facility for registration of educational activity during the early part of their training. However it will be necessary by the time of their PYA that trainees should be able to demonstrate familiarity with the scheme and by the time of their final RITA should be able to confirm their use of the online diary. This can be achieved by producing – either atthe PYA(s) or at the time of completion – evidence that the scheme has been used i.e. by producing a print out of their diary showing a cycle of action and reflective thought.
How to Enrol with JRCPTB
If you would like to enrol with JRCPTB in order to be able to use the SpR CPD Diary, please follow the link below to the JRCPTB website: