Continuing Professional Development: A Guide for Therapists

Description

Therapists must increase their understanding of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to maintain and improve competence. Every practitioner will need to take steps to maintain and demonstrate continued competence under the provisions of the new Health Act 1999. This book considers current policy on CPD and discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and for adult learning. Primarily, however, it provides practical guidance on how to develop a strategy for professional and career development, and on portfolio preparation that shows evidence of professional updating and CPD. Many examples are given of activities in the areas of clinical work, management, education and research that can be used for CPD. The development and use of learning skills such as reflection and critical evaluation is considered central to the process. Written specifically with the therapist in mind, this book will provide invaluable practical advice to occupational therapists, physiotherapists, radiographers, speech and language therapists, and podiatrists.Content: Chapter 1 Continuing Professional Development (pages 1–8): Chapter 2 Using Portfolios for Continuing Professional Development (pages 9–18): Chapter 3 Developing a Portfolio (pages 17–38): Chapter 4 Building a Career (pages 39–52): Chapter 5 Competence: Maintenance and Development (pages 53–63): Chapter 6 Equipped to Learn (pages 64–70): Chapter 7 The Adult Learner (pages 71–79): Chapter 8 The Workplace as a Learning Environment (pages 80–89): Chapter 9 Learning Opportunities and Strategies (pages 87–100): Chapter 10 Learning Skills and Their Application (pages 114–128): Chapter 11 Gaining Qualifications (pages 129–144): Chapter 12 Support for Learning and Continuing Professional Development (pages 145–156): Chapter 13 Activities for Continuing Professional Development (pages 157–176):