Essential Knowledge Updates
Essential Knowledge Updates (EKU) are
structured learning activities produced by RCGP that help GPs to
meet their CPD and Revalidation commitments by assimilating and
applying new and changing knowledge in clinical practice.
EKU - What You Should Know
- The Essential Knowledge Updates provide GPs with a six-monthly
focused update on selected items of new and changing knowledge
central to everyday practice
- Two Updates are produced each year and each Update summarises
the latest information, suggests ways that you can improve your
practice and helps you capture any learning needs in your personal
development plan.
- Six months after each Update is launched, an associated
Essential Knowledge Challenge (EKC) is
added - an online assessment that tests your understanding of
the Update.
Current Updates
Updates consist of major topics and briefings focusing on
new and changing information that relates to key clinical areas of
national significance.
Essential Knowledge Update 4 -
EKU 4: November 2009
Essential Knowledge Update 3 - EKU 3 : May 2009
Essential Knowledge Update 2
- EKU 2 : Nov 2008
(pilot)
Essential Knowledge Update 1 -
EKU 1 : April 2008 (pilot)
Essential Knowledge Update 5
will be released in April 2010.
Archiving of Pilot Updates &
Challenges
Essential Knowledge Updates and Challenges 1 & 2 launched in
2008 will be archived in April 2010. Once the
Challenge1 & 2 answers are released you will no longer be
able to obtain certificate.
Signing Up - How Can I Access EKU?
The Essential Knowledge Updates are FREE to all RCGP members, as
part of the College membership benefit package. Associates in
Training who have a reference number are classed as RCGP
Members.
Non RCGP members can purchase an annual EKU/EKC
subscription (2 Updates and 2 Knowledge Challenges) for
£79.
Further Information about EKU