TERMS

Question 1

an ability that BEYOND THE POSSESSION OF KNOWLEDGE and skills, which include cognitive, functional, personal and ethical competence

Answer 1

COMPETENCE

Question 2

the inculcation of advanced knowledge, skills and ethical values in a
post-licensure specialization or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of
study, for assimilation into professional practice, self-directed research
and/or lifelong learning

Answer 2

Continuing Professional
Development or CPD

Question 3

a body created to promote and ensure the continuous improvement of
professionals, in accordance with national, regional and international
standards of practice

Answer 3

CPD Council

Question 4

the value of an amount of learning that can be transferred to a
qualification achieved from formal, informal or nonformal learning
setting, wherein credits can be accumulated to predetermined levels for
the award of a qualification

Answer 4

CPD credit unit

Question 5

a set of learning activities accredited by the CPD Council such as
seminars, workshops, technical lectures or subject matter meetings,
nondegree training lectures and scientific meetings, modules, tours and
visits, which equip the professionals with advanced knowledge, skills and
values in specialized or in an inter- or multidisciplinary field of study, self directed research and/or lifelong learning

Answer 5

CPD Program

Question 6

a natural or juridical person accredited by the CPD Council to conduct
CPD Programs

Answer 6

CPD Provider

Question 7

educational arrangements such as curricular qualifications and teachinglearning requirements that take place in education and training
institutions recognized by relevant national authorities, and which lead to
diplomas and qualifications

Answer 7

Formal learning

Question 8

learning that occurs in DAILY LIFE , assessed through the recognition,
validation and accreditation process, and which can contribute to a
qualification

Answer 8

Informal learning

Question 9

learning activities undertaken THROUGHOUT LIFE for the development of
competencies and qualifications of the professional

Answer 9

Lifelong learning

Question 10

learning that has been acquired in addition or alternatively to formal learning, which may be STRUCTURED and made MORE FLEXIBLE according to educational and training arrangements

Answer 10

Non formal learning