Competence Assurance Structure CAS Guide 50 Credits per

Competence Assurance Structure (CAS) Guide 50 Credits per annum (250 Credits over 5 Years Mandatory) Internal CME 1 External CME 2 (Practice Based) (Outside Practice) Research, Examining, 4 Accrediting, Training & Education Personal CME 3 (Self-directed) Minimum 20 Credits pa Examples: Journal Club Practice Meetings Case Discussions etc. Examples: CME/Faculty Meetings ICGP Courses/conferences Forum Distance Learning Other pre-approved conferences/ courses Minimum 5 Credits pa Examples: Reading On-line searches Learning diaries 2 Credits pa Desirable Examples: Research (e. g. Masters, Ph. D etc. ) MICGP Examining GP Specialist Training ICGP Programmes/Projects Record all activity for the year in the relevant Summary Sheets in your Personal CAS Folder Summary Sheets to be returned for each year at year end to the ICGP. Notes: This chart is intended as a brief guide only and should be read in conjunction with other material provided. Information is also available on the College Website: www. icgp. ie/CAS. 1. Practice based activity which improves patient care. Not independently validated by the ICGP and operates on an ‘honour’ basis, however, material associated with meetings, etc. should be kept in your personal folder for validation. Record activity in hours in summary sheet 1. 2. ICGP accredited activities and meetings outside the practice. GP’s must sign an attendance register at each meeting and collect a certificate of attendance. Record meeting attendance and number of CAS credits as approved in summary sheet 2 and keep your certificate of attendance in your personal folder. 3. Self-directed reading and study. Record activity in hours in summary sheet 3. 4. There is no obligation to undertake research, examining etc. , however, those who are involved in these activities can obtain credit. MICGP Examiners: 20 Credits pa. GP trainers/scheme directors etc. : 20 Credits pa. No certificates are required. Master theses etc. : Apply to ICGP for credits. Record activity in hours in summary sheet 4.