The Complete Guide to Becoming an Accredited Medical CPD Provider in Kenya in 2025

Become a Medical CPD provider in Kenya and tap into one of the most regulated and high-demand continuing professional development markets. Doctors, clinical officers, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and over 20 other cadres regulated by Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK), Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), and Clinical Officers Council (COC) must earn mandatory CPD points every year.

Becoming an Accredited Medical CPD Provider in Kenya

Annually, 40–60 CPD points are required by over 18,000 doctors, 80,000 nurses, 10,000 clinical officers, and thousands of specialists. Training fees range from KSh 5,000 – KSh 50,000 per course. Recurrent annual demand (licenses expire 31st December). Corporate contracts with private hospitals and county governments.

Step 1: Select Your Medical Regulator of Choice

RegulatorProfession CPD Hours Required Each Year KMPDC Doctors & Dentists50 points

Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK) Nurses & Midwives40 points

Clinical Officers Council (COC) Clinical Officers40 points

Pharmacy & Poisons Board (PPB) Pharmacists & Pharma Technologists30–40 points.

You can apply to one or all four for maximum reach.

Step 2: Register Your Entity Properly

Only: are accredited by medical regulators. Registered companies/NGOs or universities. Institutions that have a valid KRA PIN and a Certificate of Tax Compliance. Entities with a physical address in Kenya (P.O. Box not accepted).

Step 3: Prepare Mandatory Documents for Medical CPD Accreditation

Certificate of Incorporation + CR12. Company profile and organogram. Detailed facilitator CVs (for KMPDC, a minimum Master’s degree is required in addition to a valid license). Course content with clear learning objectives, timetable, and assessment method. A sample medical CPD certificate (which must include a space for the signature and a placeholder for the provider’s number), Proof of venue (hotel agreement or own training hall photos). Quality assurance policy and feedback mechanism. Evidence of previous medical training (if any).

Step 4: Submit Application and Pay Fees (2025 Rates)

RegulatorApplication Fee (Non-refundable)Annual RenewalKMPDCKSh 30,000KSh 20,000NCKKSh 20,000KSh 15,000COCKSh 15,000–25,000KSh 10,000PPBKSh 25,000KSh 15,000. Applications are submitted online via the respective CPD portals.

Step 5: Undergo Rigorous Vetting and Inspection

Regulators of medicine do: Document verification. Facilitator interviews. Inspection of the site in person or online. Pilot course monitoring (especially KMPDC & PPB). Approval takes 30–90 days.

Step 6: Get Accredited and Launch Medical CPD Courses

Upon approval you receive: Number of the official medical CPD provider (for example, KMPDC/CPD/023/2025). Authority to grant certificates and award points. Listing on the CPD app and the regulator’s website. You can now legally advertise things like “50 CPD Points Course for Doctors” or “KMPDC Accredited CPD Provider.”

Top Medical CPD Topics in Kenya 2025

Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) and Universal Health Care (UHC). Emergency & Critical Care. Updates in Oncology. Antimicrobial Resistance. Telehealth for mental health.

Proven Strategies for Providing Medical CPD That Work

Partner with teaching hospitals for clinical sessions. Offer hybrid (physical + Zoom) training. Apply for accreditation with all four regulators. Utilize the official CPD mobile apps to upload points automatically. Join the Association of Medical CPD Providers Kenya for networking.

Start submitting your application right away because the medical continuing education market in Kenya is worth more than KSh 4 billion annually and grows by 20% annually!

Ready to become an accredited medical CPD provider in Kenya? Download the most recent guidelines for CPD accreditation for 2025 by going to the KMPDC, NCK, COC, or PPB websites.