Approaches to CPD Input or Outcome

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• Approaches to CPD Input or Outcome?
• Susanne Huber, Munich
• Sean Kelly, London

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• Input Based CPD
• Involves collecting designated number of hours,
  points or credits
• CPD activities each carry a credit or points
  rating
• Normally based on a one or two years cycle

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• CPD Requirements for German Radiographers
• no obligation to undertake CPD on a regular
  basis
• Exception since 2002 every 5 years update of
  the knowledge of radiation protection
• (8hs course and examination)

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• Input Based System Choices for German
  Radiographers
• dvta certificated courses and seminars
• DIW (German Institute for CPD) special
  qualifications like teaching and management
• other providers for CPD courses
• Deutsche Roentgengesellschaft DRG (German
  Radiology Society)
• online CME credits with certificate

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• Outcomes Based CPD
• Considers impact on practice input of no
  significance
• Normally relates CPD to a defined range of
  practice or learning standards (outcomes)
• May involve evaluation of CPD by manager,
  colleagues or other assessors

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• Outcome Based System CPD Now (UK)
• Not fully outcomes based!
• CPD activities referenced to six professional
  outcomes (chosen from a list of twenty-three)
• At least twelve activities required for
  accreditation
• Dependent on user self-certification

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• Input Based Systems Advantages and
  Disadvantages
• Easy to use and to monitor compliance
• May generate income for providers and costs
  for participants
• Requires accreditation of all learning
  activities
• May not necessarily be of relevance to
  individuals professional practice

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• Outcomes Based Systems Advantages and
  Disadvantages
• Evidences impact on practice and value of CPD
  undertaken
• More complex to use and difficult to monitor
  compliance
• Very dependant on user motivation and
  self-direction