The MCM introduced and rolled out the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programme in 2008 across all healthcare facilities and institutions of higher learning in Malawi, targeting all MCM registrable practitioners. CPD is a cornerstone of professional practice in healthcare. It empowers practitioners to sustain clinical competence, apply the latest evidence-based knowledge, adapt to evolving care standards, pursue career advancement, uphold ethical and regulatory obligations, and maintain professional confidence and motivation.

The MCM is mandated to oversee the implementation of CPD across the country. CPD is a mandatory requirement for all MCM registered practitioners. Accredited CPD providers are responsible for delivering approved CPD activities to practitioners, while employers are expected to create a supportive and enabling environment for CPD participation. Each practitioner must attain the minimum required CPD points annually to maintain their registration. MCM also monitors CPD activities to ensure that accredited institutions adhere to established standards and regulatory requirements.

MCM’s Responsibilities on CPD include

• Assessing, accrediting, and registering institutions to provide CPD.
• Ensuring that CPD programmes are easily accessible to all registered practitioners.
• Ensuring that accredited centers establish and maintain functional CPD subcommittees.
• Ensuring that accredited centers develop and maintain a CPD Programme of Events.
• Ensuring that accredited centers submit regular CPD reports to MCM.
• Monitoring CPD activities to ensure adherence to minimum standards and requirements.
• Verifying that healthcare personnel registered with MCM are properly documenting their CPD activities.