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Earn CPD points towards for your HPC documentation

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by admin, Dec 10, 2007.

  1. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member


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    The Health Professions Council (HPC) requires those registered to provide evidence of their continuing professional development (CPD) activties. They require that the CPD activity not be restricted to one type activity and must contain a mixture of learning activities relevant to current or future practice. The flexible approach advocated by the HPC, makes what happens here at Podiatry Arena, a perfect way to gain some of the hours needed.

    Podiatry Arena has installed the software to calculate CPD Points for activity here. More on how Podiatry Arena's CPD Points works is here.

    Podiatry Arena will provide a certificate of how points are earned and convert the points into hours for the purposes of the type of documentation that the HPC would require.

    Registered members, when logged in can see the number of CPD Points they have under the welcome panel on the top right of each page.

    The HPC documentation on CPD is here.
     
  2. eiregal

    eiregal Member

    Hi,

    Its really childish but i get quite excited when i see my CPD points increasing everytime that i log in. I was just wondering what the CPD points are worth when they are converted to hours for the HPC ie how many cpd points does it take for 1 hour on the certificate.

    This is a fantastic idea,

    Thanks a lot,
     
  3. admin

    admin Administrator Staff Member

    They are not really worth "hours" in the true sense of the word, they are just evidence that you have had a certain level of activity here. We do convert them to a figure of 'hours', but its probably up to you to convert it to something useful for the HPC (ie how it helped you; how you reflected on what happened here; etc etc)
     
  4. claire

    claire Member

    I think the CPD points are valuable from this site as it is a means of keeping up to date with the progression of the profession.............as much or as little that suits each individual
     
  5. ianmac

    ianmac Welcome New Poster

    Seems like an excellent idea. Certainly helps to keep me up to date!
     
  6. jonoile

    jonoile Welcome New Poster

    Hi!
    I am also a new user and am delighted with this system. It saves having to remember to log down how much time you have spent here, unlike some other websites/forums.
     
  7. Marion A Murray

    Marion A Murray Active Member

    I have found the Podiatry Arena has really helped me explore current issues and also feel part of a learning and reflective profession. Perhaps it may also help me get back into some more research!

    Thank you for all the people who have spent time and energy bringing about and maintaining this valuable resource.

    Marion Murray
     
  8. Hear Hear!

    My CPD points total is becoming a bit of an embarrassment though. 6,722 :eek:. I need to get out more!


    Regards
    Robert
     
  9. Amanda L

    Amanda L Welcome New Poster

    As a new member, I have found Podiatry Arena such a valuable resource in keeping me up-to-date with current issues and others views on certain matters. Like how CPD is incorporated as well
     
  10. rach23392

    rach23392 Welcome New Poster

    As a new member I am finding Podiatry Arena very useful into my understanding of Podiatry to prepare me for uni in September.
     
  11. Geoff

    Geoff Member

    where are you in NI. I run a private practice in templemore avenue here in belfast. If you would like a chat about podiatry here in NI or about the uni course look me up.
    I am happy to chat to any potential podiatry students.
    All the best. Geoff :drinks
     
  12. Solesister66

    Solesister66 Member

    As a rookie member I have found Podiatry Arena absolutely amazing. I just wish I had found it sooner!! A BIG THANK YOU to all those who take the time and effort to contribute to this site. As a Podiatrist in Private Practice it can sometimes get very lonely out there, so it's brilliant to be able to get someone elses take on a current issue and to be able to check out all the current forums that are going on. What a fantastic way to earn CPD points!!!
    Solesister66
     
  13. LucyPod

    LucyPod Active Member

    How long does it take for the CPD points to get updated?
     
  14. st403

    st403 Member

    I agree with Solesister66. I have found this resource most helpful. I will continue to tap into the brains of my lovely peers as I often just need a bit of useful advice and happily can say that I always get if here!!
     
  15. herbie

    herbie Welcome New Poster

    Can u advise other sites for UK HPC as I am new to computers and this site.Tks
     
  16. herbie

    herbie Welcome New Poster

    This site seems so much easier can anyone recommend a Journal site?
     
  17. footsiegirl

    footsiegirl Active Member

    'Pulse' is excellent ,and although it isnt specific to foot health matters, it does have CPD online training, which consists or reading an article and then alswering questions. They have a useful dermatology section and legal stuff. At the end of the session, they send you a certificate. Whether this is validated or not I dont know, but it is useful evidence of continuing professional development
     
  18. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Footsie,
    I'm not sure what you mean by "validated"? :confused:

    Validated by whom and why ?

    Curious Cat
     
  19. footsiegirl

    footsiegirl Active Member


    sorry if it sounded obscure Catfoot, but I was referring to the CPD points that Pulse award in recognition of completing their online study programmes - ie you could submit your evidence of study (with Pulse) to your membership body, but would the HPC recognise it as worthwhile study and accept that it counts towards the required CPD points? ...phew!

    ...personally, I think 'validated' explained it better!:wacko:
     
  20. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Footsie,
    As I understand it, the HPC will accept any type of evidence of CPD if the Registrant can show that it has enhanced their practice and enabled them to give a better service to clients

    as shown here

    http://www.hpc-uk.org/registrants/cpd/

    SCP members have a recommended framework within which to engage in CPD, which includes certain "core" subjects and the SCP will validate courses to that end.

    As regards a "points system" for HPC recognised CPD you are misinformed. There is no requirement for Registrants to collect points. The SCP did have a points system some time which acted as a guide to help Members structure their learning but this has now been disbanded as it was an ineffective way to measure CPD. It is the quality of the CPD that is important and not necessarily the time spent.

    I think you are getting mixed up with the compulsory requirement for some FHPs to complete and pass a certain number of in-house modules of study with their training organisation, yearly, in order to gain a minimum number of points. This is the method by which they retain their insurance to practice.
    This very effectively ties them to their training organisation and creates an ongoing income stream for the trainers.

    Cynical Cat
     
  21. footsiegirl

    footsiegirl Active Member

    Yes, you are right to be cynical...I have used alternative methods of training, including some which overlaps with nursing Alliance for processing it, but the cost of attending the courses they hold, and their lack of depth is disappointing. Personally, I keep a reflective porfolio which is something I was encouraged to do as an NHS nurse, and that provides great evidence.

    However, I often think it would be good to work collaboratively, instead of in isolation, with regards to learning - i have thus far been unsucessful in engaging anyone who is willing to do so
     
  22. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Last edited: Aug 19, 2010
  23. G Flanagan

    G Flanagan Active Member

    Catfoot you seem to slam each post made by Footsie. Now whilst i too am not the biggest fan of alternate foot care providers, we have to conlcude that at the time being (and probably future) they are here to stay.

    In my opinion having an FHP who is willing to participate in Podiatry forums and ask for advice, as well as recognising the limitations of their practice and when to refer is much better than the one down the street doing a terrible job and keeping their head below the radar.

    So how about giving footsie a bit of a break. She may be the lady down the street generating a lot of nail surgery for you.

    Cheers,

    George
     
  24. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Flanny,

    I thought my last one was quite helpful, actually.

    I hope she isn't.:mad:
    The ones "down the road" from me are those that bodge ingrowing toenails until they go septic, so the patient goes to the doctor and tells the GP that "the Chiropodist did it" and the reputation of our Profession takes another knock.
    By the time the patient gets to me, if at all, their opinion of Pods is zilch.
    We are having our profession undermined from all sides and skills diluted and I don't mind saying I have an issue about it. At least I'm honest.

    I have heard FHPs complain that they are misunderstood by some Pods. So I ask questions in order to understand more about their training etc and get pilloried for it. Seems I can't win here.

    Cat Fight.
     
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2010
  25. footsiegirl

    footsiegirl Active Member


    I dont think I am the one down the road, thanks Catfoot.

    To re-iterate again The Alliance DO hold courses, seminars AND workshops. I did already state that I find them overly expensive (not good value for money) and disappointingly lacking in the depth I seek. They might well be adequate for another FHP but I already possess a lot of skills and knowledge (hopefully apparent in this Arena?) from my nurse training and experience - and I am thirsty for knowledge. That doesnt mean I am going to go and practice stuff that might be considered outside the sphere of an FHP, but I do want to develop my knowledge further . I'm positive that this remark will prompt another question
     
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2010
  26. footsiegirl

    footsiegirl Active Member

    I dont want this thread to denegrate into the usual mud slinging...
     
  27. Catfoot

    Catfoot Well-Known Member

    Footsie,
    You said
    which is why I gave you two links as suggestions

    No it hasn't - I'm done here.

    Cat Nap
     
  28. footsiegirl

    footsiegirl Active Member


    I have done and will continue to do workshops etc - just not the ones that the Alliance holds

    but thank for the links anyway
     
  29. goofyfoot360

    goofyfoot360 Member

    Hi
    I was considering converting my CPD points accrued here to a certificate, however, looking at every single comment relating to this topic, no-one has received a certificate in spite of paying their fees months ago, in fact now some have received refunds from their credit card issuers and others are still 'in dispute' can anyone in Admin please shed some light on this situation?:confused:
     
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