Need help with your CPD?
The Emergency Management Portal's editor, Peter Brodie, has written extensively on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and has been instrumental in setting up a scheme for the financial services industry. To remain competent, it is vital to do a variety of suitable (CPD) activities on an ongoing basis. If you or your organisation are considering what you need to do, Peter is able to advise you. This can be anything from a 1-hour talk to helping develop a plan.
For details and costs, contact Peter - go to the 'contact us' page.
Need help with your CPD?
The Emergency Management Portal's editor, Peter Brodie, has written extensively on Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and has been instrumental in setting up a scheme for the financial services industry. To remain competent, it is vital to do a variety of suitable (CPD) activities on an ongoing basis. If you or your organisation are considering what you need to do, Peter is able to advise you. This can be anything from a 1-hour talk to helping develop a plan.
For details and costs, contact Peter - go to the 'contact us' page.
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Background
What is CPD?
Is reading a part of CPD?
Examples of self-directed learning
How much reading should I do?
Background
January 2010 sees the beginning of a new era for emergency planners and managers with the introduction of CPD (see ICPEM website). The Emergency Management Portal has always sought to help professionals in the UK and elsewhere keep up to date with developments in this field by publishing articles, information and guidance of practical use.
What is CPD?
The Institution of Structural Engineers defines CPD as "the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skill and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout the practitioner's working life. Attaining a professional qualification is not the end of the road and is just one stage in the process of lifelong learning. Structural engineers need to change and develop in order to remain competitive in an evolving industry." It is not hard to see how this statement applies equally to emergency planning and management.
Is reading a part of CPD?
Reading is known variously as self-directed learning, general CPD and unstructured CPD. It is important to keep up to date with developments in your profession, and reading is a recognised element in your professional development, alongside training, attendance at events and other CPD activities.
Examples of self-directed learning
Examples of self-directed learning are: many of the articles on the Emergency Management Portal website and Alert magazine (the journal of ICPEM).
How much reading should I do?
The amount of reading over the CPD period is for you to decide, possibly in conjunction with your professional body, line manager, HR manager or training manager. We suggest several articles a week. The exact number of articles will depend on their relevance to your role or career path. If you have a CPD scheme, run either by your employer or by a professional body, they may have suggestions as to the amount of reading to do.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Background
What is CPD?
Is reading a part of CPD?
Examples of self-directed learning
How much reading should I do?
Background
January 2010 sees the beginning of a new era for emergency planners and managers with the introduction of CPD (see ICPEM website). The Emergency Management Portal has always sought to help professionals in the UK and elsewhere keep up to date with developments in this field by publishing articles, information and guidance of practical use.
What is CPD?
The Institution of Structural Engineers defines CPD as "the systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skill and the development of personal qualities necessary for the execution of professional and technical duties throughout the practitioner's working life. Attaining a professional qualification is not the end of the road and is just one stage in the process of lifelong learning. Structural engineers need to change and develop in order to remain competitive in an evolving industry." It is not hard to see how this statement applies equally to emergency planning and management.
Is reading a part of CPD?
Reading is known variously as self-directed learning, general CPD and unstructured CPD. It is important to keep up to date with developments in your profession, and reading is a recognised element in your professional development, alongside training, attendance at events and other CPD activities.
Examples of self-directed learning
Examples of self-directed learning are: many of the articles on the Emergency Management Portal website and Alert magazine (the journal of ICPEM).
How much reading should I do?
The amount of reading over the CPD period is for you to decide, possibly in conjunction with your professional body, line manager, HR manager or training manager. We suggest several articles a week. The exact number of articles will depend on their relevance to your role or career path. If you have a CPD scheme, run either by your employer or by a professional body, they may have suggestions as to the amount of reading to do.
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