CPD diary for trainees
A training version of the CPD diary is available for use by specialist/specialty registrars enrolled with JRCPTB. This SpR/StR diary looks and operates the same way as the consultant's diary. However, unlike the consultant's diary, it is not subjected to audit procedures by the CPD office. It is therefore essential that you upgrade to the full, consultant version of the CPD diary as soon as you receive your CCT.
How to get an SpR/StR diary password
To register to use the CPD diary as a trainee, please follow the instructions on the Forgotten password page.
Who qualifies to use the CPD diary?
The trainee version of the CPD diary is available free to all SpRs/StRs who are enrolled with JRCPTB, and who have confirmed Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) dates. The diary is not available to LATs, or SpRs/StRs not enrolled with JRCPTB, as it can only be available to those who pay subscription fees to the RCP or to JRCPTB, therefore contributing via their enrolment fee.
If you would like to find out more information about JRCPTB, please visit the JRCPTB website.
Why do trainees 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/StRs will be eligible to enrol in the 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 trainees?
It is not expected that trainees will use the CPD facility for registration of educational activity during the early part of their training. However, by the time of their penultimate year assessment (PYA), trainees will need to be able to demonstrate familiarity with the scheme, and by the time of their final RITA or ARCP should be able to confirm their use of the online diary. This can be achieved by producing - either at their PYA or at the time of completion - evidence that the scheme has been used, ie by producing a print out of their diary showing a cycle of action and reflective thought.
Upgrading to the full CPD diary
Once you receive your CCT, you will need to complete the CPD registration form in order to change your status on the 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/StR diary will be transferred into the consultant diary. The registration form can be found on the CPD diary for consultants page.
