Overview of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Overview of Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
What is CPD? CPD is a range of learning activities through which health professionals maintain, update, and develop their knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice safely, effectively, and legally within their scope of practice.
Key Objectives:
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Quality of Care: Ensuring high-quality health service delivery and patient safety.
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License Renewal: Linking Continuing Education Units (CEU) with professional license renewal.
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Adapting to Change: Staying updated with changing medical knowledge, new technologies, and evolving disease patterns.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Professionals: Engaging in learning activities and collecting mandatory CEU points.
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Health Facilities: Facilitating opportunities for staff development and monitoring compliance.