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1Faculty of Arts, Design and Technology, University of Derby, UK. d.bryson@derby.ac.uk
Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine
|January 11, 2012
Summary
This guide offers a framework for continuous professional development (CPD) activities, assisting professionals preparing for CPD audits. It presents one model of the Personal Development Planning (PDP) cycle.
Area of Science:
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Personal Development Planning (PDP)
Background:
- Existing published activities for CPD are consolidated into a framework.
- This resource aids professionals undergoing CPD audits or preparing submissions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a structured framework for organizing and documenting CPD activities.
- To support individuals preparing for or undergoing audits of their professional development.
Main Methods:
- Consolidation of previously published CPD activities into a single framework.
- Presentation of one model for the Personal Development Planning (PDP) cycle.
Main Results:
- A framework is established to guide CPD activities and audit preparation.
- One specific approach to the PDP cycle is detailed.
Conclusions:
- The provided framework offers a structured approach to managing and auditing CPD.
- Alternative PDP models exist, with further resources available in "Skills for Success: The Personal Development Planning Handbook".
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