TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT A Guide to CPD
EFFECTIVE LEARNING, RECORDING AND REFLECTION
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ontinuing Professional Development, or CPD, is a process by which individuals take ongoing control of their own learning and development, engaging in a continuing
process of reflection and action. It is both a requirement of all registered professionals, as well as a holistic approach to the betterment of both individual and industry standards. This article accompanies the recent release of IHEEM’s CPD Pocket Guide: A user-friendly guide
to undertaking and recording CPD. Key to maximising the benefits of effective CPD is engaging in it as a framework for planning
and reflecting on learning activities, and in turn seeing these as opportunities for driving towards specific goals. In proudly offering industry-leading training and infrastructure to its members, IHEEM recognises the direct impact of a positive CPD culture on both individual career fulfilment, and
the wider healthcare engineering and estates management industry. IHEEM CEO, Pete Sellars, says: ‘It is vital for
everyone working within the healthcare engineering and EFM communities to maintain high levels of professional and technical knowledge and skills. As part of IHEEM's 5 Year Business Plan we are committed to serving our members by providing them with a wide range of CPD resources.’ In addition to working with industry-
Structured CPD consists of proactive learning, often in a formal or educational context.
It can include activities such as training courses, online modules, eLearning, seminars, workshops, and CPD-certified events.
leading training providers and knowledge partners, with discounts on training for all members, IHEEM offers, as part of its membership, exclusive access to its online CPD recording platform via its MyIHEEM member log in, the detail and functionality of which is outlined in this article. To embark effectively on CPD, individuals
Self-focused CPD that is more internal and one- directional, with no participant-based interactions, is considered as reflective learning.
It can involve applying critical thinking and self-examining strengths and weaknesses.
are encouraged to understand their own needs and determine how to meet them, pursuing the most relevant avenues of CPD to drive towards their career aspirations and personal goals. There are three core types of CPD which together constitute broad and varied learning methods, each of which is outlined, left. Benefits to proactive and positive
Further, and often more informal, self-led learning activity.
Examples include working towards a qualification or vocation, and reading documents, articles, and publications.
engagement in CPD are numerous; as well as offering a structure to improving skills and knowledge, comprehensive CPD activity demonstrates a clear, considered, and longevous professional commitment. The capacity for an individual to support academic qualifications with vocational and skills-based learning encourages confidence in capability, reciprocally benefiting employers and employees, and creating greater opportunity for career advancement.
12 Health Estate Journal November 2023
Self-directed CPD
Reflective learning
Structured CPD
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