11 Aug 2021Resource
Whether you are just beginning your speech and language therapy career or are a seasoned professional, you will most likely be aware your CPD must include a mixture of different types of learning. HCPC requires you to carry out at least two different types of learning activity, although in practice you will most likely do much more than this.
The types of CPD can include:
But what does this look like in reality? There could be many things you are already doing day-to-day that can count towards this mixture of activities, so here are just a few suggestions to get your CPD juices flowing.
For example, The Association of Speech and Language Therapists in Independent Practice - ASLTIP.
Such as Rachel Moses (@AHPLeader).
For example, papers like those made available on City Access Resources for Aphasia (CARA).
For example, The Speech and Language Therapy Show.
On Netflix right now, for example, you can watch ‘My Broken Brain’, a 2014 documentary film about the life of 34-year-old Lotje Sodderland after she suffered a hemorrhagic stroke and the resultant loss of her ability to read, write, or speak coherently.
On BBC Sounds, at the moment you can access ‘Lost for words’, where David Shariatmadari explores the science of language, dementia and ageing, which is a good example of relevant resources in the media.
Many webinar providers will make their presentations available for viewing after the event, so keep an eye out for these great free resources.
For example, RCSLT Events.
Topical news stories often give opportunities for reflection on your own practice.
Such as from your experiences when taking part in a campaign like Giving Voice.
Find out more from RCSLT.
This could include things like enhancing your IT and digital skills.
The Bulletin comes out quarterly, so can be a good way to keep up to date on industry topics and trends.
If any of these have jogged your memory, or inspired you to start consciously tracking your development activities, then make sure you diarise some time to log and reflect on them.
Whether that’s in a fancy notebook, a spreadsheet, or a CPD tracking app like Julia, by capturing what you are doing regularly, your CPD history will build up in no time!
Please let us know on Twitter if you have any additional suggestions for activities and resources and we’ll update our list so everyone can benefit.
Please note that Julia is not affiliated with any external content nor is it endorsing any particular resources as successful CPD practice.
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