How do I write a CPD plan?

How do I write a CPD plan?

How to Write a Professional Development Plan

1. Assess where you are now.
2. Identify your specific career goals.
3. Gather information.
4. Identify what professional skills you already have and which you need to work on.
5. Choose how you will accomplish your goals.

What is a CPD statement?

A ‘CPD statement’ is an annual statement of the number of CPD hours completed. It is also a declaration that the information provided is accurate and meets the requirements of the CPD scheme.

What should be included in a CPD?

• Learning by doing.
• Case studies.
• Reflective practice.
• Audit of service users.
• Coaching from others.
• Discussions with colleagues.
• Peer review.
• Work shadowing.

How do I complete a CPD profile?

Your summary should describe your role and the type of work you do. The summary should include your main responsibilities, identify the specialist areas you work in and identify the people you communicate and work with most. It may be appropriate to base this part of your CPD profile on your job description.

What are CPD activities?

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 enables learning to become conscious and proactive, rather than passive and reactive.

Is CPD a qualification?

It is important to remember that CPD is not a qualification, it is simply a practice for undertaking bite size pieces of learning to build skills, knowledge, information or behaviours. The learning can start at ‘beginner level’, this means that anyone at any age can start undertaking CPD activities regularly.

How do I check my CPD points?

1Log into your profile and click on the “My CPD” tab.; 2Click on the plus sign just under the block that shows your current CPD points. 3Capture the date you earned the CPD points. 4Now select the CPD category (for example, ‘Professional Reading’)

How many CPD points is 1 hour?

1 CPD point

How long are CPD points valid?

Certification Renewal and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Certification renewal is required every two years from the date of certification.

How do I upload CPD points?

How to upload your CPD points?

1. 1Login with your username and password.
2. 2Select ‘MyFPI’ and click on ‘My CPD’ on your membership dashboard.
3. 3Click on the plus sign to add new CPD points.
4. 4Click on the calendar to select the date you earned the CPD points.
5. 5Now select the CPD category (for example, ‘Professional Reading’)

How many CPD points do you need?

60 CEUs

How many CPD points do doctors need?

What are the CPD requirements? You are required to undertake a minimum average of 50 hours of CPD per year, documented as 1-hour ‘credits’. A minimum of 25 of these must be external (category 1) credits, where the learning takes place with others outside the place of employment.

How are CPD points awarded?

What are CPD points? Continuing Professional Development points are often awarded at the end of some body of learning or skill assessment. Any relevant activity can count as valid CPD and members are encouraged to get in the practice of assessing the personal and professional value for all learning activities.

How do I earn CPD points online?

One of the best and easiest ways to accumulate CPD points is by completing online CME (Continuing Medical Education) courses. Only 1 point is awarded for each completed session but generally these sessions are educational and interesting. Besides, you can complete them while being at home or whenever you are free.