What are the requirements for structured CPD?

Structured CPD includes all CPD which has learning as the primary objective and which is measurable and verifiable. In order for Structured CPD to be accredited it must be measurable and verifiable. There are two forms of Structured CPD - directed study and self-directed study.

What constitutes structured CPD?

Structured CPD is considered a formal learning environment, which typically includes training courses, online eLearning programs, workshops and seminars that have been accredited and conform to CPD guidelines and standards.

What are the requirements for CPD training?

You must complete 4 hours of training on compulsory topics relevant to the class of licence you hold each CPD year. Those 4 hours of training must include at least 3 compulsory topics relevant to your area of practice.

What are the minimum requirements for CPD?

CPD requirements for members

All members must undertake a minimum of 20 hours CPD each calendar year (January to December). Of the 20 hours at least 10 hours must be formal CPD.

What are the requirements for CPD compliance?

A health practitioner is required to engage in CPD and accumulate CEUs per twelve-month period of which a specific number of CEUs should be for ethics, human rights and health law (see table below). All CEUs are valid for a period of 24 months from the date that the activity took place/ ended.

What is CPD? Continuing Professional Development explained

What are the three types of CPD?

Typically, CPD can be structured, reflective or unstructured. Also known as active learning, passive learning or self-directed CPD, these three types have different focuses: Structured or active learning usually involves formal learning or training – like courses, workshops, certified events, seminars or conferences.

Why is CPD a requirement?

CPD is about developing your professional practice. So it may help keep your skills and knowledge up to date; prepare you for greater responsibilities; boost your confidence; help you become more creative in tackling new challenges; enable you to make better decisions, or help you take your career further.

Does a CPD have to be certified?

CPD Accreditation is sector agnostic and is the primary step in providing training, seminars, workshops, coaching and conferences. Without certification from CPD courses, professionals' certificates and credits may not be recognised towards their annual CPD obligations.

What is CPD eligible?

Any activity that increases your knowledge, skills and ability to do your job can be included as CPD. Examples of CPD activities: conventions and conferences. webinars, seminars and workshops. discussion group meetings.

Is CPD compulsory?

It is generally governed by sector-specific professional bodies or regulators. Employers also increasingly expect their staff to undertake CPD, and may even measure them on it. Anyone who is a member of a professional body is likely to have CPD requirements laid out for them by the body, rather than by their employer.

How do I verify my CPD certificate?

How can I calculate my CPD points?

How do I calculate CPD points? Usually, 1 CPD point is issued per hour of active learning. This means that a plan that requires someone to achieve 20 CPD points will typically require them to undertake 20 hours of learning.

How many hours of structured CPD do I need?

Our requirement is for 35 hours of activity with a minimum of 21 hours of structured activity. There is no restriction on the amount of structured activity and, as such the entire 35 hours can be comprised of structured activity if that is what you have undertaken.

What are structured CPD hours?

Structured CPD could be face-to-face or through a variety of technology-based mediums. It has a defined outline and learning outcomes and will describe the ideal audience in terms of levels, assumed knowledge, as well as sectors and client base. It will also typically have a number of CPD hours set for the activity.

What is structured and non structured CPD?

A range of activities may qualify as structured CPD if they address identified personal development needs. Unstructured CPD can also be included, defined as an activity that has met a learning outcome, but which may not have been specifically designed to meet that development need.

What happens if you don't meet CPD requirements?

CPD is linked to registration and we can remove you from the Register if you do not meet our CPD standards. We have a separate process (our fitness to practise process) for dealing with concerns about the conduct and competence of our registrants.

What counts as verifiable CPD?

Verifiable CPD is activity that meets our definition of CPD and for which there is documentary evidence that you have undertaken the CPD and that the CPD has: concise educational aims and objectives; ■ clear anticipated outcomes; and ■ quality controls. This is set out in law.

What are the two types of CPD?

There are two main types of CPD: formal, structured learning and informal, self-directed learning. Formal CPD usually follows set curriculums, often approved by professional bodies such as the CPD Certification Service to prove they are effective and well-structured.

What counts as CPD UK?

Activities such as on the job learning, projects, problem solving, research, conferences, mentoring, volunteering, technical learning, management training and so much more – all count as valid CPD.

Is CPD certification Recognised in UK?

Yes, CPD and CPD accreditation is recognised and widely accepted in the United Kingdom and across Europe. The UK places great importance on professional development and encourages individuals across various industries to engage in CPD activities to enhance their skills, knowledge, and expertise.

How much is CPD per year?

Most members will follow the CPD unit route and need to complete 40 units of CPD annually made up of: 21 units of verifiable CPD.

What are the 7 steps of CPD?

What are some examples of CPD?

Examples of CPD

undertaking training courses, formal qualifications or professional formation (such as QTLS/ATS) peer review, mentoring or shadowing. participating in professional networks, communities of practice and special interest groups and discussion forums.

How do you accumulate CPD hours?