scholarly journals Consultant learning groups in psychiatry

2000 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 390-392 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Spurrell
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Psychiatric Treatment ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Policy Document ◽  
Learning Groups ◽  
Journal Clubs ◽  
Case Conferences ◽  
Development Plans

There is growing emphasis on the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) for consultant psychiatrists and an increasing recognition of the need for peer support. In this context the Royal College of Psychiatrists has been developing policy around CPD; a policy document has been issued by The College Council (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 1994) and there are regular updates on this topic on the website (www.rcpsych.ac.uk). All consultants are to be expected to take part in CPD and currently the annual requirement is for 20 hours of ‘external’ CPD and 30 hours of ‘internal’ CPD. ‘External’ refers to didactic or workshop events that involve input from outside a clinician's locality; ‘internal’ refers to local activities, case conferences, journal clubs, etc. CPD follows a 5-year rolling cycle, supported by the journal Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, a recommended 2 hours per week personal study and the development of personal development plans. From the outset there appear to have been issues in engaging consultants in CPD (Morgan, 1998). The problems of establishing CPD extend beyond consultants ‘finding the time’.

scholarly journals The College

2005 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 154-156
Author(s):  
Joe Bouch ◽  
Robert Jackson
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
General Medical Council ◽  
Learning Objectives ◽  
Medical Council ◽  
Minimum Requirement ◽  
Development Plans

In April 2001 the College introduced personal development plans (PDPs) as the mechanism for achieving continuing professional development (CPD) objectives. We moved from an individual, retrospective points counting exercise to a prospective peer-group based activity centring on individuals' learning objectives (Royal College of Psychiatrists, 2001). The current CPD policy is due for review in 2005. It is largely in line with General Medical Council guidance, Continuing Professional Development (April 2004) and the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, CPD: The Ten Principles. A Framework for Continuing Professional Development (February 2002), and major revision will not be necessary. Two significant changes will be incorporated in the new policy. The first is an audit procedure whereby a random 5% of returns will be subject to further scrutiny. This is a process audit and necessary for the quality assurance of the system as a whole (Bouch & Jackson, 2004). The second will allow us to complete up to 10 h of our 50-h minimum requirement for attending meetings, by engaging in online CPD activities.

scholarly journals Personal development plans: making them work, making them count

2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Newby
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
National Health Service ◽  
Health Service ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Development Programme ◽  
Group Settings ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Professional Development Programme

Personal development plans (PDPs) are a central requirement to remaining in good standing for the Continuing Professional Development programme of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. They are also integral to the framework now agreed for consultant appraisal in the National Health Service. This paper sets out the context which makes PDPs increasingly important and discusses the link between appraisal and revalidation, covering ‘360-degree’ techniques such as Ramsey questionnaires (which may ultimately figure in revalidation mechanisms). It then describes the practicalities of generating PDPs, especially in peer group settings. Experience from pilot workshops is used to illustrate how PDPs can be made to work and how learning/developmental objectives can be made meaningful.

scholarly journals Advancing the Adoption of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the United States

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 157
Author(s):  
James A. Owen ◽  
Jann B. Skelton ◽  
Lucinda L. Maine
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
United States ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
Pharmacy Education ◽  
Development Plans ◽  
Patient Care Delivery

Over the last four decades, the expanded patient care roles of pharmacists in the United States (U.S.) have increased focus on ensuring the implementation of processes to enhance continuing professional development within the profession. The transition from a model of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) to a model of continuing professional development (CPD) is still evolving. As pharmacists assume more complex roles in patient care delivery, particularly in community-based settings, the need to demonstrate and maintain professional competence becomes more critical. In addition, long-held processes for post-graduate education and licensure must also continue to adapt to meet these changing needs. Members of the pharmacy profession in the U.S. must adopt the concept of CPD and implement processes to support the thoughtful completion of professional development plans. Comprehensive, state-of-the-art technology solutions are available to assist pharmacists with understanding, implementing and applying CPD to their professional lives.

CPD is the key

2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (9) ◽  
pp. 308-309
Author(s):  
Chris Chilton ◽  
Dave Clark
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Social Care ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
White Paper ◽  
Natural Process ◽  
Health And Social Care

The Queen's speech later this year is expected to include a new health and social care bill, which will bring into legislation the recommendations of the white paper, Trust, Assurance And Safety, including plans to introduce a system of revalidation across the medical profession, comprising relicensure by the GMC and specialist recertification by the relevant medical royal college and specialty association. It is important that the process of revalidation does not become a burden on the profession, but that it facilitates higher standards of patient care through supporting professional development. Continuing professional development (CPD) is key for a natural process of planning, recording and reflecting on professional development, rather than merely a tick-box exercise.

scholarly journals Twitter journal clubs and continuing professional development: An analysis of a #MedRadJClub tweet chat

Radiography ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bolderston ◽  
J. Watson ◽  
N. Woznitza ◽  
A. Westerink ◽  
L. Di Prospero ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
Continuing Professional Development ◽  
Journal Clubs
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