Anna,
Could you give me the references about benefits of MCPD, please?
Julia
-----Original Message-----
From: Anna Lee, Principal [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 23 May 2000 08:28
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Continuing Professional Development - research re attitudes
a nd c ulture
Hello Vicki,
I don't think MCPD means you are forced to learn but rather that it
highlights the need to continue to learn to an individual. We all learn in
different ways and our structure here allows you to identify your best
learning style and focus on that as well as trying other methods - just
being on this mailbase is PD.
Yes, many of us do doze off but then you become more refreshed for the next
bit before you doze again! and some even just sign in then leave but I am
sure this (the latter) is reflected in their professional standards and
practice.
there are a number of references which indicate that MCPD is beneficial to
the Association, the profession and even the individual.
Cheers,
Anna.
Anna Lee
Principal,
Work Ready - Industrial Athlete Centre
Physiotherapist and Occupational Health Consultant
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Vikki Sparkes" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, 23 May 2000 1:16
Subject: RE: Continuing Professional Development - research re attitudes a
nd c ulture
> Just a few comments about what has been said so far.
> My concern about mandatory CPD is - who in Swizerland has dictated hours
> which should be spent attending courses/conferences or lectures? The
reason
> I ask, is that until the value (effectiveness) of mandatory CPD can be
> established, attendance to courses does not automatically result in a more
> competent practitioner - perhaps one who has nodded off half way through a
> conference is a good example of this (and there are many of those!).
>
> The other comment is that expectations placed upon managers to pay for CPD
> courses is a culture which should be fostered, although I guess the
> reluctance they have to pay for these is partly due to a fear of their
> investment then being poached by other employers. Due to individual trust
> budget-holding, the development of staff within the NHS is still viewed as
> a local concern, not a national (transferable) investment.
>
> Vikki
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