
NMBA CPD requirements explained
How many CPD hours Australian nurses and midwives need, what counts, how to document it and what to keep for an NMBA audit – in plain English.
Read article →Plain-English study guides, clinical skills refreshers and a free CPD log to help you meet NMBA requirements with confidence.
Whether you are in your first clinical placement or renewing registration for the twentieth time, the hub keeps the essentials in one place.
Clear explanations of the frameworks your assessments ask for – the clinical reasoning cycle, ISBAR, reflective writing and medication safety.
Practical refreshers for the transition to practice: escalating deterioration, safe medication rounds and confident handover.
Keep your 20 hours of CPD organised, find reliable sources fast and be audit-ready at renewal time.
Australian nurses and midwives need at least 20 hours of continuing professional development each registration year – with a learning plan, records and reflections. Our free CPD log helps you capture each activity as you go, track your hours and print a tidy record for audit.

Every article is written for Australian practice and links to the current standards and official sources.

How many CPD hours Australian nurses and midwives need, what counts, how to document it and what to keep for an NMBA audit – in plain English.
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