CPD Resources Hub
CPD resources for nurses in Australia
Meeting your CPD requirements shouldn't be another thing to stress about. Whether you need your 20 hours before your registration renewal, you're chasing a specialty certification, or you just want to know what actually counts, we've pulled together everything nurses across Australia need to stay compliant, confident, and audit-ready.
With over 45 years supporting Australia's nursing workforce, we know CPD isn't just a box to tick. It's how you grow. Explore the resources below, and if you're ready for what's next in your career, we're here for that too.
What is CPD?
Continuing Professional Development, or CPD, is the ongoing learning nurses and midwives complete each year to keep their clinical knowledge and skills current. It's a registration standard set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), not just a Nursing Australia thing, so it applies wherever you work.
CPD can take a lot of forms: short online modules, workshops, conferences, structured reading, mentoring, or hands-on training, as long as it's relevant to your scope of practice and you can show evidence of it afterwards. Most nurses and midwives need a minimum of 20 hours a year, with different rules for dual registration and endorsed practice.
For the full breakdown, including exactly how many hours apply to you, what counts as evidence, and what happens if you're audited, read our complete guide.
What you'll find here
CPD courses & training
Free and low-cost accredited courses and structured training programs to help you hit your annual hours, from short online modules to in-depth workshops.
CPD certifications by nursing specialisation
Looking to formalise your expertise in ICU, aged care, mental health, midwifery or another specialty? Find out what's available and how it counts toward your CPD.
CPD webinars & events
Live and on-demand sessions from trusted providers, plus a running calendar of upcoming webinars and events relevant to your practice.
CPD requirements explained
Not sure how many hours you need, what counts, or what happens if you're audited? This is your plain-English guide to NMBA's CPD standard.
How CPD works for nurses in Australia, in 4 steps
Why CPD matters (for you, not just your registration)
CPD is a registration standard set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) — but it's also one of the few professional development benefits that's genuinely in your hands. The right CPD can open doors to new specialties, stronger clinical confidence, and better-paying roles.
Wherever your CPD is taking you, see what's available right now with Nursing Australia.
Read more about the CPD resources on our blog
Frequently asked questions
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