Organisation Application Procedures for Registering Continuing Professional Development ("CPD") Courses/Lectures/Seminars/Workshops
In order to satisfy the requirements for registering CPD Courses / Lectures / Seminars / Workshops (hereinafter referred to as "event"), organisers shall complete an application form (CPD Form 2) for each event organised. Completed application forms are to be submitted to the Secretary General of the HKMC at the following address:
Room 504, 5/F, West Wing, Justice Place,
11 Ice House Street, Central, Hong Kong
Application shall be made at least 4 weeks prior to the scheduled date of the event. The organiser may use the words "Pending CPD registration approval from the HKMC” after the application. Incomplete application form will not be processed and the HKMC will return the incomplete application form to the organiser if applicable. The HKMC shall endeavour to respond to an application within 21 working days to facilitate the organiser in advertising the event in a timely manner.
Upon the notification of approval, the organiser may use the wordings "N CPD points approved by HKMC" where [N] denotes of the number of CPD points so approved. Post-registration will not be acceded, it is not possible to register CPD points after any event has taken place.
Documentation Required For the Registration of CPD events
Organisers are required to provide the following documentation in support of their application contained in application form:
n Name of the organiser
n A promotional flyer of the activity (if applicable)
n An outline of the activity
n Up-to-date resume(s) of the event presenter(s), listing their experience and professional qualifications.
n A copy of materials / handouts to be distributed to participants at the activity
Guidelines on the awarding of CPD Points
The number of CPD points will normally be equivalent to the number of hours of the activity (excluding coffee/tea/lunch/dinner breaks etc). The final decision will be subjected to the decision of HKMC.
Registration of Attendance
Organisers shall register all those attending the event, name of the attendee, duration of the attendee(s) attendance of the event shall be clearing recorded. Completed Attendance documents are to be submitted to the HKMC Secretariat within 14 days after the event. Failure to adhere to this administrative matter will render the CPD points awarded invalid.
Registration Fee
If the event is fee charging, an administrative charge will be levied by HKMC. The prescribed registration fee is currently fixed at HK$500 per event for non-commercial organisers and HK$1,000 per event for commercial organisers. On the other hand, if the event is free of charge, no administrative charge will be levied. Organiser is required to submit this registration fee together with their application form.
Administrative Matters
In summary, the following documentations are required to furnish to the HKMC Secretariat for each CPD registration:
1. Name of the organiser
2. A promotional flyer of the activity (if applicable)
3. An outline of the activity
4. Up-to-date resume(s) of the event presenter(s), listing their experience and professional qualifications.
5. A copy of materials / handouts to be distributed to participants at the activity
6. Completed Attendance documents*
7. Event evaluation summary to be completed by the organiser taking into consideration comments*
* These documents may be submitted to the HKMC Secretariat within 14 days after the event has taken place.
If assistance is required please contact the HKMC either by
Tel (852) 2866 1800, Fax (852) 2866 1299 or email at admin@mediationcentre.org.hk
CPD Form 2 (PDF)