Professionalism and Professional Standards for Doctors

Professionalism and Professional Standards for Doctors is a CPD course for medical practitioners in Australia who want to strengthen professionalism, accountability, and ethical practice in their daily work. It is particularly relevant for those facing AHPRA or Medical Board of Australia notifications, remediation requirements, or fitness to practise investigations, but also valuable for doctors seeking CPD to reinforce professional standards across all areas of clinical and non-clinical practice.

The course explores what professionalism means in medicine and why it is central to safe, ethical, and patient-centred care. Participants will review the Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia and learn how to apply its principles to real-world challenges such as communication, documentation, cultural safety, informed consent, professional boundaries, and accountability.

Common professionalism breaches — including lapses in communication, confidentiality, boundaries, or social media use — are examined alongside their professional and regulatory consequences. Through reflection, case-based learning, and regulatory guidance, participants will gain the tools to demonstrate professionalism, respond constructively to complaints, and show insight and remediation. By the end of this course, doctors will be equipped to maintain public trust, strengthen workplace culture, and deliver care that consistently meets ethical, cultural, and regulatory expectations.