CPD Tracker for Psychologists
Psychologists with general registration generally need 30 hours of CPD from 1 December to 30 November, including at least 10 hours of peer consultation. Provisional and non-practising registrations are outside this standard.
By CPDKeep Team · Requirements reviewed 1 October 2026
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- is your CPD up to date?CPD requirements for psychologists
Psychologists must complete 30 hours of CPD each registration year, including at least 10 hours of peer consultation.
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Requirement details at a glance
The hours are only part of the requirement. The Psychology Board standard also requires a learning plan and an up-to-date portfolio, and CPD should be relevant to the psychologist's area of practice.
| Area | Board requirement | Practical context |
|---|---|---|
| Annual total | At least 30 hours from 1 December to 30 November. | The full requirement applies to general registration, including part-time practice; pro-rata rules can apply when general registration was held for less than the full year. |
| Peer consultation | At least 10 of the 30 hours must be peer consultation. | Count time focused on critically reflecting on your own psychology practice; time focused on another practitioner's practice may instead contribute to general CPD when relevant to your learning plan. |
| Learning plan | Maintain a written learning plan based on self-assessment and identified development needs. | Set learning objectives and select outcome-focused activities relevant to your area of practice. |
| Portfolio | Maintain an up-to-date CPD portfolio for five years. | The portfolio includes the learning plan, activity log, written reflection and participation evidence where applicable. |
Source-linked requirement
Psychologists complete 30 hours of CPD each annual registration period, including peer consultation.
- Source
- Psychology Board CPD registration standard
- CPD unit
- hours
- CPD period
- Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November.
- Registration renewal
- 30 November
- Last reviewed
- 1 October 2026
- Review cadence
- Every 3 months; next due 1 January 2027
Category and topic requirements
- Peer consultation (minimum 10 hours): At least 10 hours must be peer consultation.
- Scope-relevant CPD: The remainder should be relevant CPD aligned to the practitioner's scope of practice.
Caveats
- Provisional psychologists, registrars, supervisors, and area-of-practice endorsement pathways may have additional requirements outside the default 30 hour CPD profile.
- Peer consultation should be recorded distinctly from other CPD activity.
Psychology requirement data is provided for CPDKeep tracking and should be checked against Psychology Board guidance for a practitioner's exact registration pathway.
What counts as CPD for psychologists?
All of these activities can be logged in CPDKeep
- Professional supervision discussions and case formulation learning
- Workshops, conferences, courses, and webinars
- Reading and applying professional literature or research
- Ethics, risk, cultural safety, and practice development learning
- Teaching, mentoring, and peer learning activities
- Reflective practice and professional portfolio work
How CPDKeep helps psychologists
Practical tools to track source-linked AHPRA CPD requirements
Source-linked setup
Starts from 30 hours per year (annual cycle) and the CPD period recorded from Psychology Board CPD registration standard.
Requirement breakdown
Shows the registry category, topic, and standalone requirements that apply: Peer consultation (minimum 10 hours): At least 10 hours must be peer consultation. Scope-relevant CPD: The remainder should be relevant CPD aligned to the practitioner's scope of practice.
Report-ready records
Generate CPD reports with activity details and an evidence appendix for uploaded files.
Individual tools
Upgrade to Individual for the PDP builder, gap analysis, and AHPRA renewal tracking.
Why psychologists choose CPDKeep
Tracks progress against 30 hours per year (annual cycle) using hours from the profession registry.
Uses Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November. for CPD period and renewal context.
Surfaces registry-linked category, topic, and standalone rules: Peer consultation (minimum 10 hours): At least 10 hours must be peer consultation. Scope-relevant CPD: The remainder should be relevant CPD aligned to the practitioner's scope of practice.
Stores activity details and evidence so audit reports can be generated from the same record set.
Keeps source, review, caveat, and disclaimer metadata attached to the public requirement summary.
Use guided reflection prompts while you log CPD, and unlock the PDP builder, gap analysis, and AHPRA renewal tracking when you upgrade to Individual.
What happens if you don't meet CPD requirements?
CPD is mandatory for every registered psychologistin Australia. Here's what's at stake if you fall short.
Registration can be refused or cancelled
Your National Board can refuse to renew your registration if you cannot demonstrate that you have met your CPD requirements.
You can be audited at any time
Your National Board may select you for a CPD audit at any point during your registration period. You must be able to substantiate every hour you claim.
Disciplinary action may follow
If you are selected for audit and cannot provide evidence of your CPD, the Board may take disciplinary action — which can become part of your public record.
Conditions may be placed on your practice
The Board may impose conditions or undertakings that restrict how, where, or what you can practise until your CPD is brought up to standard.
You still pay the registration fee
Even if your renewal is refused because required CPD is missing, you are still liable for the registration renewal fee.
CPDKeep keeps activity, certificate, and hour records together so they are ready to review.
Recommended reading
Guides and resources to help you stay on top of your CPD
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CPDKeep
How much CPD do psychologists need in Australia?
Psychologists should track 30 hours per year (annual cycle). Psychologists must complete 30 hours of CPD each registration year, including at least 10 hours of peer consultation. Source: Psychology Board CPD registration standard.
When is the CPD period for psychologists?
Registration year: 1 December to 30 November; AHPRA registration renewal is 30 November.
What counts as CPD for psychologists?
CPDKeep shows the registry-linked requirement breakdown for 30 hours: Peer consultation (minimum 10 hours): At least 10 hours must be peer consultation. Scope-relevant CPD: The remainder should be relevant CPD aligned to the practitioner's scope of practice.
How do I prove my CPD for an audit?
Keep dated activity records, reflections where relevant, and supporting evidence such as certificates or notes. CPDKeep stores these details and can generate an audit report.
Is CPDKeep free for psychologists?
The Free plan covers CPD activity logging, guided reflection prompts, and a basic progress dashboard. Paid plans add reports, reminders, evidence uploads, and professional planning tools.
What should I check before relying on this requirement summary?
Psychology requirement data is provided for CPDKeep tracking and should be checked against Psychology Board guidance for a practitioner's exact registration pathway.
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