Pursuant to the Health Professions Amendment Act No.26 of 2021 as read together with the Health Professions Act No. 17 of 2024. The council is responsible for the

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 Approval of Continous Professional Development programs

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Continuing professional development (CPD) is defined as training that leads to broadening of knowledge and skills and enhancement of personal qualities related to continuous improvement in the performance of professional duties.  CPD is provided for under Section -- of the Health Professions Act No. 17 of 2024 of the Laws of Zambia. It is mandatory that health practitioners produce evidence of having engaged in Continuing Professional Development as a prerequisite for renewal of Practicing Certificate. The following are the CPD Provider Requirements: 

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​1- CPD Provider 2026 Guidelines

​2- Guide to Applicants for CPD Providers Provision

3- Application for approval of CPD Provider- Sep-2025

4- Assessment tool for CPD Provider

5- Renewal Application Form- CPD Provider- Nov-2025