In Australia, continuing professional education policy and provision are not integrated in relation to professional education, other education sectors, cross-professional contact, or purpose. Debates about mandatory continuing education and competence have exacerbated the lack of integration. Closer ties with professional education could improve…

Reviews of the disciplines of law, medicine, engineering, and math/science teaching in Australia examined five issues concerning continuing professional education: (1) importance; (2) purpose; (3) relationship to preservice training; (4) mandatory/voluntary options; and (5) delivery. (SK)

Discusses mandatory continuing professional education (MCPE) in Australia for the legal and accountancy professions. Considers whether the main concern is continuing education or the certification by professional bodies of their members as competent to practice. Concludes that program designers should recognize that there are educational as well…