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.Content:
Chapter 1 Continuing Professional Development (pages 1โ8):
Chapter 2 Using Portfolios for Continuing Professional Development (pages 9โ18):
Chapter 3 Developing a Portfolio (pages 17โ38):
Chapter 4 Building a Career (pages 39โ52):
Chapter 5 Competence: Maintenance and Development (pages 53โ63):
Chapter 6 Equipped to Learn (pages 64โ70):
Chapter 7 The Adult Learner (pages 71โ79):
Chapter 8 The Workplace as a Learning Environment (pages 80โ89):
Chapter 9 Learning Opportunities and Strategies (pages 87โ100):
Chapter 10 Learning Skills and Their Application (pages 114โ128):
Chapter 11 Gaining Qualifications (pages 129โ144):
Chapter 12 Support for Learning and Continuing Professional Development (pages 145โ156):
Chapter 13 Activities for Continuing Professional Development (pages 157โ176):