Continuous Professional Development

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is the education of pharmacy practitioners following completion of formal training.

It normally takes the form of training programs, seminars, and other activities specified by the Council.

Pharmacists are required to attend such programs to be eligible for relicensure in the ensuing year. Each program must be accredited by the Council in order for the Pharmacist to receive credit for participation.

The purpose of CPD is to enhance the professional skill and competence of the pharmacist for safe and efficient practice.

CPDs may be held virtually (online) or in-person. For more on online CPDs, click here

Below are some important points extracted from the policy. Read the full document here

Overview of the CPD Policy

A few points from the CPD policy

Accredited CPD Providers

Accredited CPD Topics

A few points from the CPD policy

Activities that may be awarded CPD credits

Clinical meetings.
Scientific conferences and workshops e.g. FIP, CPA, WHO
Publication in peer-review journals.
Review of journals.
Facilitators at approved CPD events
Attendance and participation in the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) conferences and scientific programs

CPD Credit Award Guide

CPD Category 1
- Laws, Ethics, and Regulations – up to 3 credits/ event
CPD Category 2
- Subject-based events with hands-on learning – up to 5 credits/event
CPD Category 3
- Subject-based events (oral only) – up to 3 credits/ event

Credit Requirements for Pharmacists

Minimum of 7 Credits from CPD Categories 1 & 2 (Related to core functions)
Minimum of 3 Credits from CPD Category 3 (Areas outside of core functions)

Practitioners will be cautioned in writing if they fail to meet the minimum requirement in the year. A practitioner’s license may not be renewed if he/she fails to meet the minimum 10 credits at the end of the year.

Accredited CPD Providers

Accredited CPD Topics

Getting Accreditation to become a CPD provider

To register your institution as a CPD provider, you are required to fill the CPD Provider Accreditation Form, submit the form, and pay the required fee.

Find the form on the downloads page