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CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

is a planned way for members of a profession to keep, improve, and broaden their knowledge, skills, and abilities over the course of their careers. This is done to make sure that they can continue to practice safely, effectively, competently, and legally within their changing scope of practice.

why

to keep up-to-date levels of knowledge, skills, and competencies and learn new ones. It also makes sure that HCPs have chances to improve their skills and grow as professionals throughout their careers.

HOW

Is a ongoing process. It is self-directed; it is based on an individual's learning needs; it actively works to improve a nurse's skills, knowledge, and performance; it is well-planned and structured through a personal plan; it builds on an individual's existing knowledge and experience; it connects learning to practice; it includes a wide range of formal and informal teaching activities; it uses adult learning principles; and it applies to all HCPs, no matter what grade they are.

What

Activities for CPD should cover as much as possible. •CPD should take into account what the learner wants to get out of it. •CPD can include formal or informal learning, learning on your own, and learning through experience. Formal learning is when you go to a school, college, or university to get a bachelor's degree or a master's degree. Informal learning includes short courses that can be taken in person, online, or at a distance. Experiential or self-directed learning: learning that the learner does on their own.

Unplanned CPD

CPD can be earned through any activity that helps you reach your goals for growth. So it doesn't matter if you read magazine articles, take part in online tutorials, keep up with technical changes, learn from other people, or network. It all counts. One thing you should remember is how the activity has made you better.

Relate your CPD to your job

Continuing professional development means keeping and improving the skills and knowledge you need for your job. What do you have to deal with? How do you get to know them? Keeping up with changes in technology and managing people day-to-day are both examples of things that can be hard.

CPD can be broken up into bite-sized pieces.

Set aside a few minutes in your schedule to write down a CPD activity. You could plan what you want to record on your way to work, or you could do this as your last task each week. If you keep track of your activities on a regular basis, CPD won't be a rush at the end of the year. Instead, it will be a normal part of your job.

Share what you've learned

Encourage your coworkers to share their learning experiences and resources with you. Sometimes you can learn the most from your peers because they can help you see things from a different point of view.

Get out of your comfort place.

You don't have to do CPD the same way every time. For example, you might not like reading but like online tutorials. Using a variety of sources and tools, even ones you usually avoid, can help you learn and grow. So try something different, like reading a newsletter, attending a webinar, or using eLearning modules. Anything that isn't your usual method.

Keeping up with "Personal" Growth

The "P" in CPD can also mean "personal," and personal growth can be just as important as professional growth. Think about how you can improve your personal skills. For example, you could boost your confidence by speaking in public or helping out at a local event. Again, everything counts as long as it has something to do with your job.

Attend events and use resources in your area

You don't have to go far to get CPD. The Island Farmacy has events that are effective and just as good for your growth. As long as you explain why the event is important and what you learned from it, it can count toward your CPD ( if your professional body recognoses it). In any case, this is the most important part of CPD: making sure that it helps you grow, get better, and develop.

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