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Your PD should consist of a range of [http://www.cpdspot.com/cpd_activities.html learning activities] that are relevant to your current or future practice. The most common type of learning activity completed is the attendance on a course, however, in relation to Physiopedia the learning activitiy might be the reading of an article, contributing to an article or initiating a discussion in relation to an article. As long as you reflect upon these experiences and implement any new learning into your practice you can consider them to be a part of your professional development.<br> | Your PD should consist of a range of [http://www.cpdspot.com/cpd_activities.html learning activities] that are relevant to your current or future practice. The most common type of learning activity completed is the attendance on a course, however, in relation to Physiopedia the learning activitiy might be the reading of an article, contributing to an article or initiating a discussion in relation to an article. As long as you reflect upon these experiences and implement any new learning into your practice you can consider them to be a part of your professional development.<br> | ||
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[[Image:Cpdspot.jpg|frame|left|150px]] [http://www.cpdspot.com CPDspot] is a free on-line resource that aims to support physiotherapists and other health professionals with their professional development. At CPDspot you will find on-line guides and multimedia presentations, research databases, e-portfolio, on-line courses, and other useful resources. <br><br><br> <br><br | [[Image:Cpdspot.jpg|frame|left|150px]] [http://www.cpdspot.com CPDspot] is a free on-line resource that aims to support physiotherapists and other health professionals with their professional development. At CPDspot you will find on-line guides and multimedia presentations, research databases, e-portfolio, on-line courses, and other useful resources. <br><br><br> <br><br> | ||
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Revision as of 10:54, 3 September 2008
What is PD?
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Professional development (PD) has been described as ‘a range of learning activities through which health professionals maintain and develop throughout their career to ensure that they retain their capacity to practice safely, effectively and legally within their evolving scope of practice'[1].
How do I complete my PD?[edit | edit source]
Your PD should consist of a range of learning activities that are relevant to your current or future practice. The most common type of learning activity completed is the attendance on a course, however, in relation to Physiopedia the learning activitiy might be the reading of an article, contributing to an article or initiating a discussion in relation to an article. As long as you reflect upon these experiences and implement any new learning into your practice you can consider them to be a part of your professional development.
PD Portfolio
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These PD experiences should be evidenced and recorded in your professional portfolio. Using a portfolio to record your learning experiences will encourage your reflection and learning as well as building evidence to support your professional development. It can then be used to share with others or be drawn upon to produce other documents such as a CV, profile or statement
If you do not have a portfolio you can use this free online portfolio system.
Resources
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This continuing professional development presentation aims to briefly explain CPD and describe the CPD process. It will provide you with more confidence to plan, implement, record and evidence your CPD.
CPDspot is a free on-line resource that aims to support physiotherapists and other health professionals with their professional development. At CPDspot you will find on-line guides and multimedia presentations, research databases, e-portfolio, on-line courses, and other useful resources.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ GREAT BRITAIN, Department of Health (2003). The Allied Health Professions Project: Demonstrating competence through CPD. London, HMSO (Circular 12/03). Last accessed 28 April 2008 at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Closedconsultations/DH_4071458
