Exemption from CPD
Automatic exemption
Faculty members are automatically exempted from participating in CPD if they are in a recognised UK public health training scheme or in an overseas training scheme that has been approved by an appropriate authority for the purpose. This information will be displayed in their CPD record.
Exemption on application
Faculty members are eligible for exemption from participating in the Faculty's CPD scheme on application to the Faculty if:
- they confirm to the Faculty that they have retired from ALL public health practice
- they can provide documentary evidence that they are participating in another CPD scheme which has been recognised as acceptable to the Faculty: either a copy of a letter from accrediting body or a copy of current CPD certification. See the list of recognised CPD/CME schemes [pdf] (Any queries about other appropriate schemes will be referred to the CPD Director. )
- their circumstances are exceptional, such as
- prolonged absence from work (e.g. sick leave) for not less than 9 months in any one calendar year
- maternity leave for not less than 9 months in any one calendar year
- on sabbatical leave for not less than 9 months in any one calendar year
- any other very exceptional circumstances (e.g. these may include those few Faculty members who are not retired but are not currently in active public health practice) must be discussed with the regional/country CPD Co-ordinator and referred to the CPD Director for a decision at his/her personal discretion. The decision of the CPD Director will be final.
Those members who are granted a formal exemption will be issued with a confirmatory letter setting out the terms of their exemption.
How to apply for exemption
Members applying for exemption should complete Section 4 of the CPD Portfolio, and send it, along with the required evidence, to the CPD Administrator, 4 St Andrews Place, London, NW1 4LB.