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Kenya - Renew Accreditation as Medical Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Provider

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  1. An institution can make an application to renew their accreditation as Continuous Professional Development(CPD) provider at least 30 days before the expiry of the current accreditation certificate to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC). Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’s (KMPDC) Office Location & Contact Details
  2. The application shall be made in writing using a prescribed application form, obtainable at the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’s (KMPDC) Office or download it via the KMPDC website KMPDC Downloads or directly download it using this Renewal of CPD Accreditation Form XXII
  3. Upon obtaining the application form, the applicant should legibly complete the forms, attach the relevant supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page. The complete file should be submitted to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council’s offices.
  4. In addition to the required documents, applicants are expected to provide a detailed annual calendar of events in as much as possible the format indicated. The calendar of events should be received by the Council not later than 31st December of the preceding year.
  5. The application shall also be accompanied by an accreditation renewal fee of Kshs.40,000. All fees should be channelled as per the Council's preferable payment mode and proof of payment should be submitted. Please refer to the “Fees” section of this page for more information.
  6. Upon submission of the application, the council Registrar will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified corrected.
  7. Where all the required information and documents have been submitted for processing, applicants will receive an acknowledgment receipt as proof of submission of the application and for future inquiry.
  8. The council Registrar for purposes of ascertaining whether the institute has been operating in accordance with standards as set by the council may request additional information relevant to the application. In such a case, the information must be submitted within the stipulated time from the date of notification. Where the applicant fails to submit the required information, the Registrar shall reject the application.
  9. The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council will carry out inspections of the premises, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs activities, facilitators, and related resources to determine if they are up to standard so as to approve the accreditation renewal process.
  10. The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programs or activities must:
  11. Have significant intellectual and practical content and should emphasize ethical aspects of practice.
  12. Be related to or be relevant to the practice of medicine.
  13. Be of relevance and benefit to medical practitioners, dental practitioners or other health professionals, or designed specifically for registered medical institutions whether government or private.
  14. Be designed with the primary objective of increasing the professional competence of the attendee.
  15. Be approved by the Council.
  16. After the document evaluation and inspection phases have been completed satisfactorily,  the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council will contact the institution's contact person to collect the institution's renewed Continuous Professional Development (CPD) accreditation certificate in person.
  17. The Accreditation renewal process is usually completed after a period of thirty (30) days.
  18. The Certificate of accreditation is valid for 3 years. The institution will also be given a unique identification number, which should appear on all CPD activity documentation.
  19. The institution's contact person will be required to produce proof of identity while collecting the renewed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) accreditation certificate.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Duly completed and signed Renewal of CPD Accreditation Form XXII
  • Calendar of activities.
  • Copy of councils accreditation certificates.
  • Renewal fee payment Receipt.
  • Professional qualification documents of trainers
  • institution's contact person valid identification document.
  • Any other requirements that may be prescribed by the Council from time to time.



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council - Head Office
Woodlands Rd, Hurlingham,
Nairobi.
P.O. Box 44893 - 00100,
Nairobi,
Kenya.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +254-727666444 | +254-111052222
Website: Link

EligibilityEdit

  • Accredited Continuous Professional Development(CPD) providers/ institutes are eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • A renewal fee of Ksh 40,000.00 is charged.
  • All payments should be made at any KCB Branch countrywide to Board’s account No. 1103158643, Milimani Branch.



ValidityEdit

  • The accreditation certificate is valid for three (03) years unless revoked, suspended, or cancelled by the Council.
  • The certificate should be renewed at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the current certificate



Documents to UseEdit

Renewal of CPD Accreditation Form XXII

Sample DocumentsEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • The processing time is thirty (30) days.



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InstructionsEdit

The guideline while completing the Renewal of CPD Accreditation Form XXII

  • Part I provides information and guidelines for filling out this form.
  • Part II will contain details of the CPD accredited provider. A copy of the Council certificate should be attached.
  • Part III relates to the calendar of events. Applicants are expected to provide a detailed annual calendar of events in as much as possible the format indicated. The calendar of events should be received by the Council not later than 31st December of the preceding year.
  • Part IV will contain information about the attendees. Providers are expected to keep a record of the attendees of each activity in the prescribed form. The list of attendees should be received by the Council not later than thirty days from the date on which the activity was held.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name of Provider
  • Telephone (landline)
  • Address (code)
  • Physical location
  • Website
  • Name of Contact Person
  • Position
  • Telephone
  • Email
  • Name &Signature of applicant



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • Accreditation ensures that quality Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is provided and professional competency at all times as a way of improving patient care by training institutions.
  • Quality training leads to broadening of knowledge and skills and enhancement of personal qualities related to continuous improvement in the performance of professional duties.
  • Therefore an institution needs to renew its accreditation certificates to continue with operations.



Information which might helpEdit

The Board has set out the following requirements to guide the provider in the identification, development and implementation of CPD activities:

  • Be registered online (www.icpdkenya.org) platform.
  • Communicate desired learning outcomes to the target audience.
  • Ensure CPD activities are informed by needs assessment findings and approved by the Board.
  • Ensure that CPD teaching and learning methodologies selected are suited to achieve desired outcomes.
  • Ensure that the course facilitators are selected based on their field of expertise.
  • Ensure there are adequate teaching and learning resources to support CPD programs and activities.
  • Ensure that time allocated for the CPD activity is adequate.
  • Appropriately advertise all CPD activities to increase participation.
  • Evaluate CPD activities regularly using standard evaluation tools provided by the Board (CPD III: Training Evaluation Form).



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board (MPDB) Continuing Professional Development Guidelines

OthersEdit

More information which might help people.



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