CPD for Independent Practitioners

• 9.15am–4.30pm, 23 October 2008
• Thistle East Midlands Airport Hotel, Derbyshire

This day is for all independent practitioners. The first HPC audits have begun for Chiropodists and Podiatrists. The next dates and professions are: "Aug ‘09 – Orthoptists; Aug ‘09 – Paramedics; Sept ‘09 - Clinical scientists, Prosthetists and Orthotists and Speech and Language Therapists; Oct ‘09 - Occupational Therapists; Nov ‘09 - Biomedical Scientists; Feb ‘10 – Radiographers; April ‘10 – Physiotherapists and May ‘10 - Art therapists and Dietitians. The evidence will have to show that the CPD an individual has undertaken has contributed to the quality of their practice and demonstrates that it benefited the service user. The standards apply not only to those in clinical practice, but also to those working in research, management or education." Source: HPC Introduce CPD requirements from July 2006 30/05/2006 www.hpc-uk.org. Are you ready to prove your competency? How can you best prove your competency? Come to this practical, informative day to ensure you are fully confident & prepared for the HPC process. It aims to answer questions about what is required when providing evidence & profiles for this process such as: “What are the HPC specifically looking for? Working independently is it more likely I’ll be audited? How do I demonstrate my clinical workload confidentially? What activities can I carry out? What should my portfolio consist of? Is my business development plan useful evidence?" At present we have a draft programme, which will be adapted, as we discover what delegates most want to gain from the course.

Course outcomes

It is intended that at the conclusion of the programme the independent practitioner will have:

• Increased knowledge and understanding of what CPD is and why it is important for independent practice
• Increased knowledge of how to undertake CPD within every day work, with an increased understanding how to mainain, record and demonstrate CPD learning experiences effectively
• An understanding of the process of maintaining registration and what the HPC are expecting

Programme

09:15	Registration
09:30	Background to CPD The reasons why Differences between registration, cpd and career development
11:00	Break
11:15	Therapy Models. The verification process. Your Support mechanisms. Learning and reflective logs. Getting started – practical work on your portfolio
12:30	Lunch
13:30	The HPC process What is it that the HPC are actually wanting to see? Specific question and answer session
15:00	Break
15:30	Getting started - practical work on your portfolio Please bring along your documentation, either in paper form or on your laptops including: certificates, examples of your work, CV's, references etc.
4.30pm	Close

If you have one, please bring your existing portfolio with you. Most importantly all your bits and pieces, certificates, examples of your work, cv’s, references. If in doubt and you think it might be useful bring it with you. Please can you send any questions you want answering on the day to enquiries@therapylarning.co.uk or send them via the online contact form. We can then tailor make the day to your requirements

Speaker(s)

Kate Sheehan

Kate Sheehan is a well-respected, Occupational Therapist with 21 years of experience. Kate has worked as an independent Occupational Therapist for the last 7 years having previously worked for the NHS and Local Authority. She works with individuals, Housing Associations and the commercial sector to maintain a wide overview of the needs of her clients and customers. She has presented her work on Inclusive design and housing standards at local, national and international levels. Kate is passionate about people living long, healthy and fulfilling lives and by creating an home environment where people can carry out all the necessary activities of daily living without having to compromise on style. Kate is also responsible for setting up the CPD seminars at Naidex and is keen to make ongoing learning fun and exciting.

Lynch Mason

Lynch is currently engaged in project management for private companies, housing departments, Social Services & the National Health Service, as well as bespoke management training & access auditing (DDA 1995). Her current projects range from a clinical case load in the community & special seating services, advice & guidance on housing issues & bespoke training courses. She has worked within a high security hospital for 3 years undertaking management & implementation of change roles within the therapy & vocational services.

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What attendees said

“Very useful thank you. Has given me a structure to tag my ‘stuff’ onto.”
—Deleagte from course, Mary Cunningham

“Very informative day. Now feel much better equipped to tackle my CPD. ”
—Delegate from course, Tracey Dorr

“I found today really really useful with excellent and clearly presented information. I found the team very approachable and friendly ”
—Delegate from course, Tricia Hawkes

“Practical sessions after clarification of CPD portfolio format was useful to discuss and begin the process. Both speakers responded very well to questions asked – no feeling of rush and frenzy. It was a fantastic day – totally relevant and practical.”
—Delegate from course, Grainne Armstrong