Chief Executive Officer's Report

John Jannese

COCA membership – Certified Practising Member (CPM)
During the past financial year many members took the opportunity to upgrade their existing COCA membership to CPM - COCA’s highest level of membership.

CPM’s will receive prominence in this years COCA membership directory and ongoing discounts of 20% off all COCA distance education modules and seminars, including the forthcoming COCA 7th Biennial conference.

Are you eligible of award of the CPM - check your criteria below:

• You have been in practice for a least 2 years
• You have completed all elements of COCA’s risk management program
• You have completed a COCA clinical audit cycle
• You have enrolled in the RACGP library service, and
• You have completed the equivalent of 200 points of continuing education in the past 10 years - credit will be given for years of practice (see table).

For most members the application process is easy - simply contact COCA for a CPM application form, complete and sign the declaration, then return it to COCA with your application fee.

Contact COCA on 1300 139 950 and we will rush you a CPM application form.

Registered (years)	Points	Total Points	Registered (years)	Points	Total Points
1	0	0	6	20	80
2	0	0	7	20	100
3	20	20	8	20	120
4	20	40	9	20	140
5	20	60	10+	20	160

Example: If you have been registered for 3 years you are entitled to 20 points, 4 years = 40 points, 6 years = 80 points, up to a maximum 10years = 160 points credit for registered years in practice.