What CPD means?

Continuing Professional Development
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a combination of approaches, ideas and techniques that will help you manage your own learning and growth. The focus of CPD is firmly on results – the benefits that professional development can bring you in the real world.

How do I get CPD points?

One CPD point is equal to one hour of active learning. That means you get one point for every hour you spend on CPD activity. To give you an example, say you attend a day’s training course about delivering first aid. The course runs from 10am to 5pm, plus an hour break for lunch.

What counts as CPD for doctors?

CPD is any learning outside of undergraduate education or postgraduate training that helps you maintain and improve your performance. It covers the development of your knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours across all areas of your professional practice. It includes both formal and informal learning activities.

How can I improve my CPD?

Ways to continuing professional development

1. Experts.
2. F2F workshops.
3. Online communities.
4. Talking informally.
5. Individual reading.
6. Reading groups.
7. Programmed action research.
8. Individual action research.

Who needs CPD?

Anyone who works within a sector that is formally regulated (e.g. by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or Financial Conduct Authority), is likely to be required to track and progress their CPD in order to maintain their license to practice or professional qualifications.

What are benefits of CPD?

What are the top 10 benefits of CPD?

• Maintaining and enhancing knowledge and skills to deliver a professional service.
• You stay up to date with changing trends.
• You become more effective in the workplace.
• You stay interested in your profession.
• You have increased understanding of the implications of your work.

What are examples of CPD?

Examples of CPD activities

• peer coaching (coaching others and being coached in your subject or vocational area)
• subject learning coach or advanced learning coach training.
• mentoring new colleagues.
• peer review and observation.
• peer visits to community organisations or partners.
• work shadowing.
• team teaching.

What is good CPD?

Below are the common features of effective CPD that are concluded in several reports: Generic vs subject specific: CPD should include subject specific training relating to both subject knowledge and pedagogy. Duration: Prolonged CPD programmes have a greater impact than shorter CPD.

What happens if you don’t do CPD?

If the member still fails to comply, it may be necessary to call a formal professional conduct hearing. The outcome of this may involve more serious sanctions (which could include suspension or expulsion) along with the publication of the member’s misconduct.

Is CPD certification good?

Certificates from officially verified CPD courses are more credible to both employers and businesses as the learning value has been scrutinised to ensure both integrity and quality.

How are CPD points determined in the MMC?

CPD points are determined by the MMC CPD Grading system . The MMA CPD Committee follows this schedule set by the MMC when assigning points for events. 14) What about Specialists? The MMC has stipulated that specialists need to accumulate at least 50 points of the 100 CPD points collected over a 5 year period as points relevant to the specialty.

When do I get my CPD points in Malaysia?

Malaysia. Medical practitioners are required to obtain a minimum of 20 CPD points per CPD year for the renewal of the APC. The collection of CPD points for the application of APC for a CPD year shall be from 1st July to 30th June, e.g. CPD points for the application of APC for 2020 shall be from 1st July 2018 to 30th June 2019.

Is there a maximum number of CPD points you can get?

There is no maximum limit to the number of CPD points a medical practitioner may obtain in the given CPD year. Extra CPD points earned in a CPD year cannot be carried over to the ensuing year.

How do I get my CPD points on the app?

The most efficient way is to present the QR Code in your Profile section of the app, and have it Scanned by the Event Organiser. This will automatically record your attendance and assign your points (you may have to refresh the app but an automatic refresh feature is in the works)