Continuing Professional Development Flashcards
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A pharmacist practises in a specialised area such as oncology pharmacy. Their CPD activities should primarily:
Answer: Address learning needs relevant to their scope and specialty
CPD should be tailored to the pharmacist's individual scope of practice and identified learning needs.
Which of the following BEST illustrates a reflective CPD practice?
Answer: Writing a journal entry analyzing a difficult patient interaction and how to improve
Reflective practice involves critically analyzing experiences to identify learning and improvement opportunities.
A newly registered pharmacist in Australia is unsure whether a self-directed online course counts toward CPD. The pharmacist should check whether the activity:
Answer: Meets the learning outcomes relevant to their practice needs
CPD activities count if they address identified learning needs and are relevant to professional practice, regardless of source.
What is the key difference between CPD and continuing education (CE)?
Answer: CPD encompasses a broader, self-directed cycle of learning and reflection; CE is typically formal education
CPD is a broader self-directed cycle that includes planning, learning, and reflection, while CE typically refers to formal structured education.
An APC-accredited CPD provider must ensure their programs include:
Answer: Clearly defined learning outcomes aligned with professional competency standards
APC-accredited providers must define clear learning outcomes that align with professional competency standards.
Which CPD model is most aligned with the APC's framework for pharmacist professional development?
Answer: The four-stage CPD cycle: Reflect–Plan–Act–Evaluate
The APC framework is based on the four-stage CPD cycle: Reflect, Plan, Act, and Evaluate.
A pharmacist's CPD portfolio is audited by the Pharmacy Board. Which document would be MOST useful to demonstrate compliance?
Answer: A log of CPD activities with dates, hours, and reflections on learning
A CPD log with activity details, hours, and reflective notes is the primary document used to demonstrate compliance during an audit.