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Continuing Professional Development in Australia: Barriers and Support.
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|August 7, 2015
Summary
Mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) is required for nurses globally and in Australia since 2010. Governments offer support to help nurses overcome identified barriers to CPD participation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) is a global standard for nurses.
- In Australia, CPD has been a requirement for nurses since 2010.
- Numerous barriers hinder nurses' engagement with CPD activities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the landscape of mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) for nurses in Australia.
- To identify common barriers faced by nurses in meeting CPD requirements.
- To highlight government-led initiatives designed to support nurses in overcoming these barriers.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on nursing CPD.
- Analysis of policy documents from Australian state and territory governments.
- Synthesis of identified barriers and support strategies.
Main Results:
- Continuing professional development (CPD) is a widespread requirement for nurses in Australia.
- Key barriers include time constraints, financial costs, and access to relevant activities.
- State and territory governments have introduced various support mechanisms, such as funding and online resources.
Conclusions:
- Despite mandatory continuing professional development (CPD) requirements, barriers persist for Australian nurses.
- Government support plays a crucial role in facilitating nurses' access to and completion of CPD.
- Further strategies may be needed to ensure equitable CPD participation across the nursing profession.
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