CPD is identified as “A process of lifelong learning for all individuals and teams which meets the needs of patients and delivers the health outcomes and healthcare priorities of the NHS and which enables professionals to expand and fulfil their potential”

Reasons why you must participate in CPD:

• A Quality Service – Quality standards in the NHS are being ensured by a system of Clinical Governance, life-long learning and professional self regulation.  Life-long learning is an investment in quality.  CPD is a process of life-long learning for all individuals and enables professionals to expand and fulfil their potential.  As a professional it is your responsibility to develop yourself and maintain competence in your work.
• Accreditation – departments seeking to gain acknowledgement for quality from external agencies will require employees to demonstrate life-long learning.  This can relate to both CPA and HTA accreditation.
• CPD is already compulsory for many professions and is now for VRC registrants as we move forward toward statutory regulation.
• CPD does have its benefits for you and may include greater work satisfaction, greater motivation, greater career flexibility and career advancement.
• CPD is an integral part of your personal development plan.
• Many CPD activities provide evidence against dimensions included in your KSF profile.

Further information

VRC: Information on Continuing Professional Development

Assessing your profile 2010

CPD Profile template