eLearning courses

Created by GPs, for GPs - the College delivers over 150 peer-reviewed courses each year to develop your clinical knowledge and professional confidence.

Our award-winning eLearning is designed to fit around the realities of general practice. With flexible formats - from full courses and specialist hubs to five-minute videos and short podcasts - you can learn in a way that suits you. All CPD is free for RCGP members, and covers both clinical and non-clinical topics. Toolkits, pathways, and curated hubs bring together the resources you need, when you need them.

If you’re starting out, you’ll find tailored support through GP SelfTest, InnovAiT (the go-to journal for GP registrars), and our MRCGP preparation courses. For every stage of your career, RCGP eLearning ensures you stay informed and up to date with the latest evidence.

As your professional home, the RCGP is committed to helping you deliver the highest standards of patient care. Learn anywhere, anytime, earn CPD credits to put towards your appraisal or re-validation, and take the next step in your medical journey with confidence.

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Gastroenterology

Managing Infectious Diarrhoea

Infectious diarrhoea is a common presentation to general practice. Most cases are self-limiting and require only advice, but further investigations...

  • Published

    2 December 2024

  • Course duration

    90 minutes
Consulting in General Practice
  • Respiratory Health
  • Smoking, Alcohol and Substance Misuse

Essentials of Smoking Cessation

Smoking cessation is a cost-effective way of improving health; the provision of behavioural support and pharmacotherapy greatly improves quit rates...

  • Published

    26 November 2024

  • Course duration

    30 minutes
Respiratory Health

COPD and Nutrition

There is an important link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and nutritional status, with malnutrition having a profound impact on...

  • Published

    25 November 2024

  • Course duration

    30 minutes
Neurology

Neuromuscular Disorders

This course will discuss the presentation and prognosis of the more common neuromuscular diseases. This course has been developed in partnership with...

  • Published

    11 November 2024

  • Course duration

    60 minutes
Cardiovascular Health
  • Infectious Disease and Travel Health
  • Respiratory Health

Use of Pulse Oximetry in care homes

Pulse oximetry is often called the 'fifth vital sign'. Along with frequency of the patient’s breath, temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure it...

  • Published

    1 November 2024

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
Infectious Disease and Travel Health
  • Mental Health

Traumatic events in primary care

Over the last 9 months workload has escalated and all members of the primary care team are often being exposed to stressful, negative experiences...

  • Published

    1 November 2024

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
Consulting in General Practice

Roger Neighbour's Ten Tips for Successful Video Consultations

This short module looks at ways to successfully carry out a remote consultation. This course was developed by RCGP Learning.

  • Published

    1 November 2024

  • Course duration

    15 minutes
People at the End-of-Life

The Medical Examiner System and reform of the Death Certification Process

This course will explain the September 2024 changes to the role of the medical examiner (ME) in the death certification process. It is relevant to...

  • Published

    1 November 2024

  • Course duration

    30 minutes
Evidence Based Practice, Research and Sharing Knowledge

Critical Appraisal

Critical appraisal is a vital skill for all doctors. This course, consisting of eight short modules, provides an introduction to critical appraisal...

  • Published

    23 October 2024

  • Course duration

    30 minutes