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Dietetics professionals have a positive perception of professional development
K S Keim1, G E Gates, C A Johnson
1Nutritional Sciences Department, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, USA.
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|August 2, 2001
Summary
The Professional Development Portfolio enhances dietetic professionals' understanding of recertification. While attitudes toward professional development remain positive, challenges in finding suitable continuing professional education persist for some practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Dietetics and Nutrition
- Professional Development
- Continuing Education
Background:
- The Professional Development Portfolio (PDP) is a method for recertification.
- Understanding dietetic professionals' perceptions of the PDP is crucial for its effective implementation.
- Assessing attitudes towards professional development informs educational strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate dietetic professionals' perceptions of the PDP for recertification.
- To assess attitudes towards professional development among dietetic professionals.
- To compare outcomes between those using the PDP and a control group.
Main Methods:
- A national pilot study was conducted using the PDP method.
- Surveys measured awareness, understanding, knowledge, and perceptions of the PDP process.
- Attitudes towards professional development and continuing professional education (CPE) were assessed.
Main Results:
- Respondents using the PDP showed greater awareness and understanding compared to the control group.
- Perceptions of the PDP aiding competence maintenance did not differ significantly between groups.
- Both groups exhibited positive attitudes towards professional development and CPE's impact on competence.
- Difficulty finding appropriate CPE varied based on CPE focus and employment status (rural/unemployed faced more challenges).
Conclusions:
- The PDP guide positively influences the user experience and perceptions of the recertification process.
- While generally positive, the PDP does not fully address challenges in accessing relevant CPE for all dietetic professionals.
- Innovative CPE delivery methods may be necessary to support practitioners with specific needs, such as those in rural areas or unemployed.
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