Therapists must increase their understanding of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and improve competence. Every practitioner will need to take steps to maintain and demonstrate continued competence under the provisions of the new Health Act 1999. This book considers current policy on CPD and discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and for adult learning. Primarily, however, it provides practical guidance on how to develop a strategy for professional and career development, and on portfolio preparation that shows evidence of professional updating and CPD. Many examples are given of activities in the areas of clinical work, management, education and research that can be used for CPD. The development and use of learning skills such as reflection and critical evaluation is considered central to the process. Written specifically with the therapist in mind, this book will provide invaluable practical advice to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiographers, speech and language therapists, and podiatrists.
We will be looking at effective strategies for evaluating CPD activities in more detail later in this chapter. This is a key factor in the CPD cycle to enable review, further planning, and measure effectiveness of the activities ...
The book also offers principles to guide the creation of a national continuing education institute.
This case study of evaluation of CPD is based on an article by Davey published in Professional Development Today (Davey, 2000). John Davey, the Vice-Principal of Cullompton Community College in Devon, wanted to devise a cost-effective ...
The second edition of this popular text meets the continued and increasing demand of teachers to apply professional development techniques from other areas of work to their own profession.
The second edition of this practical guide provides invaluable advice for successful continuing professional development for health and social care professionals at all stages of their career. • Provides practical guidance on strategies ...
Guide designed specifically for engineers and technical professionals. Includes details of personal development planning software and other resources, as well as helping to analyse career plans by identifying competencies and skills.
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Continuing education, continuing professional development, and high-value continuing professional development exist along a continuum.
This handbook will provide the rationale and the resources to do so and will serve as a reference to accompany one’s career success.
This innovative book will be required reading for CPD professionals and researchers and is a fascinating read for all professionals, especially those involved with human resource development and management / leadership development.