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Continuing professional development (CPD) is defined as ’any process or activity that provides added value to the capability of the professional through the increase in knowledge, skills and personal qualities necessary for the appropriate execution of professional and technical duties, often termed competence.’ (Professional Associations Research Network.) CPD is not a new idea and most counsellors and psychotherapists will already be undertaking many activities which could be classed as CPD. Whilst there is clearly an ethical obligation for Psychologists to undertake CPD, there are also many advantages for the individual practitioner in helping not only to ensure best practice but also enhancing professional standing and career prospects. A Project Officer has now been appointed to develop the BACP’s supervision and CPD provision. Currently CPD is mandatory for all accredited members and the BACP requires those individuals to be able to demonstrate that they are engaging in life-long learning. However, with statutory regulation pending, the BACP now wants to look at how its CPD systems can be widened and strengthened and how it can provide better support to its members. An email discussion group for all members, both accredited and non-accredited, will be set up in the next few weeks. |
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