2026 – 2028 Triennium
Undertaking self-auditing is crucial for doctors and health care professionals in clinical practice. Self-auditing allows practitioners to evaluate their own work, identify areas for improvement, and ensure their practice aligns with recognised clinical standards. It forms a core component of ongoing professional development and plays an important role in supporting patient safety and quality improvement.
The SCARD Surgical Audit is a purpose-built self-auditing tool designed specifically for skin cancer practitioners working in primary care. It enables clinicians to track diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making in real time, supporting reflective practice and evidence-based improvement. Through structured data capture and analysis, the SCARD Surgical Audit assists practitioners in optimising patient outcomes while providing meaningful feedback on their clinical performance.
The educational value of the SCARD Surgical Audit has been formally recognised this Triennium by the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACCRM). The ACCRM has recognised the SCARD Surgical Audit’s Educational Activities for 10 hours, bringing the total annual CPD allocation available through SCARD to 40 hours. This recognition underscores the role of SCARD as a comprehensive and robust framework for professional learning and quality improvement.
Participants who enrol in and complete the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program may be allocated up to 10 hours of Educational Activities, 15 hours of Reviewing Performance, and 15 hours of Measuring Outcomes per calendar year across the 2026-2028 triennium, provided the program requirements are met. This structured allocation reflects the breadth of learning, reflection, and outcomes measurement embedded within the SCARD methodology.
By engaging in self-auditing and analysis through the SCARD platform and contributing to the SCARD Data Pool, practitioners can clearly demonstrate their commitment to Continuing Professional Development and ongoing education while meeting recognised accreditation and reporting requirements.
College Partners
Participation in the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program is recognized by the following colleges and completion of the CPD Program earns credits/points for the respective college.
Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM)
SCARD Systems is a Registered Education Provider with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM), and the SCARD Surgical Audit is an approved Clinical Audit for the 2026–2028 triennium.
ACRRM has approved the SCARD Surgical Audit under activity numbers 38157 for 2026, 38158 for 2027, and 38159 for 2028.
In addition, ACRRM has recognised the SCARD Surgical Audit’s Educational Activities for 10 hours per year, bringing the total annual CPD allocation available through SCARD to 40 hours.
Outcome
Participants who enrol in and complete the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program may be allocated up to 10 hours of Educational Activities, 15 hours of Reviewing Performance, and 15 hours of Measuring Outcomes per year (from the date of enrolment) across the 2026–2028 triennium, provided the program requirements are met.
Skin Cancer College Australasia - SkinPro CPD
The SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program is an approved activity by SkinPro CPD – the CPD Home of Skin Cancer College Australasia (SCCA).
SkinPro CPD Subscribers who enrol and complete the SCARD Audit will automatically be allocated 15 hours of Reviewing Performance and 15 hours of Measuring Outcomes.
CPD Australia
SCARD is an approved Activity Service Provider for CPD Australia’s Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Program. CPD Australia is an independent CPD accreditation body that supports health professionals across Australia in meeting their ongoing professional development requirements.
Outcome
Participants who enrol in and complete the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program may self-report up to 10 hours of Educational Activities, 15 hours of Reviewing Performance, and 15 hours of Measuring Outcomes per year (from the date of enrolment) across the 2026–2028 triennium, provided the program requirements are met.
MMed(Skin Cancer) - University of Queensland School of Medicine
Students undergoing the MMED(Skin Cancer) with the University of Queensland School of Medicine are able to use SCARD as part of their auditing requirements.
Self-reporting
The SCARD Surgical Audit is a recognised activity for most colleges, allowing participants to self-report.
Outcome
Participants who enrol in and complete the SCARD Surgical Audit CPD Program may be allocated up to 10 hours of Educational Activities, 15 hours of Reviewing Performance, and 15 hours of Measuring Outcomes per year (from the date of enrolment) across the 2026–2028 triennium, provided the program requirements are met.