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Frequently Asked Questions



Q: What is the AusmedOnline's "CPD Organiser"?
A: The CPD organiser is an online application that will assist you in planning, implementing and documenting your Continued Professional Development. ↑



Q: Do I need a membership at AusmedOnline to access the CPD Organiser?
A: No, you do not need a membership at AusmedOnline to enjoy the benefits of using the CPD Organiser. However, you will be required to register as a “basic user” of AusmedOnline to access the organiser. This registration is free of charge.
Should you decide to become a member of AusmedOnline and gain access to learning resources, you may register for membership here. ↑



Q: Can I print my CPD Organiser?
A: Yes. You will be able to print any page of your CPD Organiser to provide hard-copy evidence of your learning. You can also print a summary page which will outline your learning goals and activities undertaken to reach these goals. ↑



Q: Will AusmedOnline mail me a copy of my CPD Organiser?
A: No, you will be required to print and keep an updated copy of your organiser. ↑



Q: How can I update my personal details in my organiser?
- On the left hand side of the home page of the CPD Organiser click "CPD Profiles"
- Click on "Personal Profile"
- Update your personal details in the listed sections including postal address, telephone number, organisation, etc.
- Click "Save and back to my details". ↑



Q: I have completed one of my set goals, but it is not showing up as achieved. How do I change this?
A: To set goals as achieved, navigate to the "Goals" page and click the "Edit" under "Action". Then tick the "is achieved" check box next to the particular goal you wish to set as achieved. ↑



Q: Can I add previous years' proof of my CPD activities or CPD time I have accrued from elsewhere?
A: Yes. To add and manage previous years' activities, just create a new learning plan for each previous year of CPD and record all of your CPD activities and relevant plans in each respective year. To do this, click on the "Plan" tab on the left side of the CPD Organiser, and then "Add Learning Plan". You can add any previous years of credited CPD, the organiser will generate a corresponding learning plan. ↑



Q: I have just accessed some AusmedOnline content that can contribute to my CPD time, how do I add it to the CPD Organiser?
A: Once you have used a resource from AusmedOnline that can be contributed to your CPD time, just go to the "Activities" page within the CPD organiser and click “+ Activity” to add the time.
If you do not see an “+ Activity” button, you may need to create your learning plan and goals. You can create these by clicking “Plan” and “Goals” buttons on the left.
Note that each resource on AusmedOnline that can contribute to CPD includes the number of minutes or hours of CPD time that can be added for that resource – just look for the Ausmed CPD logo! ↑



Q: I get an error when I attempt to add a new plan, goal or activity. How do I fix this?
A: Ensure that the name of your new plan, goal or activity does not include any special characters (such as the ampersand (&), double quotation (“), single quotation (‘) etc.) as this may cause an error. Letters, spaces and numbers only work properly. If you are still experiencing any technical difficulties, please contact us. See also: "Something is wrong with the CPD Organiser, or the Organiser is not appearing correctly for me. What do I do?" ↑



Q: Can I have the same goal or activity for multiple learning plans?
A: Yes. To add the same goal or activity to your different learning plans, switch to the learning plan you wish to add the goal or activity to (by clicking “Plan” on the left, then “Switch”), then go into the “Goals” or “Activities” tab to add them to the current learning plan. Note that the activities outside of the current learning plan are coloured blue for convenience. ↑



Q: How do I add eBooks and other media to the CPD Organiser that do not contain the date they were published?
A: In cases where you are unable to find the exact date of material publication (many books do not show the month of publication, unlike journals), the year in which it was published will suffice. For example, if the material was published sometime in 2004, set the date in the CPD Organiser to 01/01/2004. ↑



Q: Something is wrong with the CPD Organiser, or the Organiser is not appearing correctly for me. What do I do?
A: AusmedOnline recommends you use a browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome to maximise your viewing experience. If the problem persists on one of these browsers, contact us and let us know which browser you’re using, the version of the browser, and a screenshot, and we will be sure to investigate the issue. ↑



Q: How do I update my registered nurse identification number or other information about me that has already been documented?
A: You can easily update or modify your profile by clicking on the “CPD profile” tab on the CPD Organiser. To change registration numbers, click “Professional Profile” within this page. ↑



Q: I have multiple certificates that require CPD hours (e.g., I am a registered nurse as well as a midwife). Should I set up separate CPD organisers or combine both?
A: You may use the same CPD organiser for multiple certificates, but the requirements for each certificate must remain independent. One of the easiest ways to manage this is to simply add a second learning plan for your other certificate (in this case, the midwifery certificate). This also allows you to easily share the same goals and activities between learning plans.
To set up multiple learning plans, follow these steps.
- Access your CPD learning plan by clicking the “Plan” tab on the left hand side of the CPD organiser. You will see your learning plan list.
- You can edit your currently learning plan’s title to identify which certificate you are using this plan for (for example “2011 to 2012 Learning Plan (Midwife)”.
- To add a new plan, enter the learning plan’s beginning date and then click the “Add a new plan” button. - Switch to the plan you have just created by clicking “Switch”.
- Now you can add goals to this learning plan by going into the “Goals” tab on the left. You can create a new goal by clicking "New Goal", or you can attach a goal created in other learning plans by clicking view “all goals”. You can also do this with activities as well as goals; access activities by clicking the "Activities" tab on the left. ↑



Q: I am interested in purchasing an AusmedOnline membership. What will I have access to?
A: Membership gives you unlimited access to all education resources on AusmedOnline during the time period of your membership (view our different membership length plans here). This includes downloadable MP3 sessions that are compatible with portable media players such as iPods, as well as access to PowerPoints, eChapters, Fast Fact Sheets, and more. We have a large list of educational resources covering a diverse range of topics; there is no limit on how much you can download for any of our resources, and new content is added continually. This content available on AusmedOnline also helps you complete your CPD requirements! ↑



Q: How do I ensure my activities are correctly allocated to the right learning plans?
A: Steps to Check Your CPD Organiser Activities are attached to the correct learning plan.
Please follow these steps:

  1. Check your current learning plan.
    To do this, access your CPD learning plan by clicking the “Plan” tab on the left hand side of the CPD organiser. You will see your learning plan list. To change your current learning plan, please click the "Switch" link of the plan (located in the "Current" Column).
  2. Check if any of your activities are outside of your current plan period.
    To do this, click the "Activity (3)" link, check if any of your activities start dates or end dates has been marked red. Please remove these 'red' activities. This will not delete these activities, it will simply 'remove' them from your current plan only.
  3. Attaching the activities which are not in your current learning plan.
    To do this, click the "Activity (3)" link, please click on "View All Activities". This will display all the activities you have entered into the CPD Organiser across all your learning plans. Please check if there are any activities in blue where the start dates and end dates are not marked red.
  4. If some of your activities now occur outside of any learning plan dates you will need to create a new learning plan.
    To do this, click the "Plan (1)" link. Select the "start year" and click "Add a new plan". This function is located at the bottom right of the learning plan table. A new plan will be created from 1 June of the start year to 31 May of the next year. Please find the newly created plan and click the "Switch" link (located in the "Current" Column).
    You are now working inside your new learning plan. Please repeat step three for this new plan. ↑



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