General Information
What is the difference between CPD and CME?
What is the difference between CPD and CME? Whether by professional body requirement or as a voluntary choice, almost every professional within the medical sector undertakes some form of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Doctors and other ...
Understanding knowledge and learning retention
Understanding knowledge and learning retention A critical part of any learning is being able to retain new knowledge gained. Learning is not effective if knowledge and new skills cannot be maintained or are quickly forgotten. The following CPD ...
What is The Learning Pyramid?
What is The Learning Pyramid? The Learning Pyramid is a methodology that identifies the different ways of learning, and measures as a percentage the effectiveness of each method in terms of an individual retaining the knowledge they have learnt. In ...
How do you manage and record your CPD?
How do you manage and record your CPD? Once an individual has attended a CPD certified learning activity, the delegate can update their personal CPD record and attach the associated certificate of attendance. A CPD record is usually kept in the form ...
The CPD Cycle
The CPD Cycle It is important for individuals to keep a record of their annual Continuing Professional Development activities. This information must be kept up to date and be able to meet the requirements of their professional body or association. A ...
Methods of learning
Methods of learning The below outlines the different methods of CPD learning. Training Course A training course is the most well-known method of learning, and can vary in length from one day up to several days or over several weeks. Training courses ...
Types of CPD
Types of CPD The type of Continuing Professional Development varies depending on a range of different learning methods. CPD can be broadly defined within three areas: Structured CPD / Active Learning Structured CPD typically involves interactive and ...
Benefits of completing CPD
Benefits of completing CPD CPD is essential in helping individuals, organisations or entire industries keep skills and knowledge up to date. From an individual perspective CPD encourages individuals to maintain consistent and high standards, as well ...
Who requires CPD?
Who requires CPD? There is an increasing expectation for professionals to undertake Continuing Professional Development regardless of industry sector, career level, job role and responsibilities. Whilst the onus to complete CPD is upon each ...
What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)?
What is Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. CPD is a holistic approach ...
What are CPD points, hours, units and credits?
What are CPD points, hours, units and credits? This article provides a quick guide to what are CPD points, units and credits and how they relate to CPD hours. Improving your skills and knowledge through Continuing Professional Development is the ...