intro and CPD Flashcards
what is CPD?
it is an ongoing process that occurs when undertaking any activity related to the role of a professional that provides new insight and learning for the professional
-begins from undergraduate degree commencement
what are the benefits of CPD to the patient?
provides high quality care that’s evidence based
what are the benefits of CPD to the physiotherapist?
-improves and maintains competence
-improves confidence
-its a learning opportunity
-enhances career opportunities
what is competence?
the ability to consistently integrate and apply knowledge, skills and values in an independent and timely manner to a required standard.
what are the competency domains?
-attitudes eg self confidence
-communication eg oral and written
-knowledge eg theory building
-clinical/ managerial eg professional practice
what is evidence based practice?
decision making in which the clinician uses the best evidence available, in a c consultation with the patient
what are examples of work based CPD?
-case studies
-in service training
-presentations
-clinical audit
-projects
what are examples of professional activities CPD?
-participation in ISCP work
-presentations of a course you have developed
-research
-examining or marking
-mentoring
what are examples of formal education CPD?
-conference
-postgraduate study
-research
-planning or developing a course
what are the stages in the GIBBS learning cycle?
-description of the event - what happened?
-feelings - what were you thinking and feeling?
-evaluation- good vs bad?
-analysis - what sense can you make of the situation?
-conclusion - what else could have been done?
-action plan - what are you going to do?
what is a CPD portfolio?
it is a record of CPD activity with evidence of learning
involves written reflection
what is a CPD planning tool?
it plans CPD activities in a structured way that meets development needs
-can be done with a manager
- a profile oc current compentences and needs is made, then you plan and develop an action plan - you carry out the activities and record them on a form
