Educational Activities, Reviewing Performance and Measuring Outcomes, the 2026 minimums, and how one hybrid activity can count across all three.
Last reviewed: July 2026. Part of the complete CPD and QI FAQ.
EA covers activities that expand your knowledge, skills or attitudes. Reading journals, attending lectures, completing online modules, podcasts and conferences are typical EA. The 2026 minimum is 12.5 hours.
RP covers activities where you review your work against an external standard, peer review or feedback. Multisource feedback, peer review of clinical notes, supervisor reports and significant event analyses all count as RP. The 2026 minimum is 5 hours.
MO covers activities where you measure the outcomes of your work using your own data. PDSA cycles, clinical audits, benchmarking against guidelines and patient outcome reviews all count as MO. The 2026 minimum is 5 hours.
Yes. RACGP calls these hybrid activities. A PDSA cycle that includes a literature review (EA), a peer review of your approach (RP) and measurement against an aim (MO) can be claimed across all three. The CPD home then splits the hours against each category.
Your CPD home's activity catalogue maps common activity types to categories. If an activity is not in the catalogue, you propose the category mapping and your home approves it.
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CPD requirements, hour allocations and category structures are set by the MBA, RACGP and ACRRM. The PIP QI measures and payment rates are set by the Department of Health and Aged Care and Services Australia. Always verify current requirements directly with the relevant body before finalising your CPD plan. This page is general guidance and does not replace official college or government resources.