Activities, events and content to look out for from 3-7 March 2025
There's a whole host of things going on during CPD Week 2025! These are the core and key activities and resources that we've been made aware of, covering key professional bodies, key content and useful advice.
The Week goes far beyond this page, so we strongly recommend checking our your own professional body's social media channels and website, and looking up your local health services to see if they are taking part. If not, send them our way!
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Key activities and resources
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Monday: What is CPD, and why does it matter?
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HCPC
Information: Our requirements for CPD
Article: Finding the 'why' in CPD - Andrew Ormerod, registered paramedic and founder of CPDme
Blog: Mythbusting the CPD process
Information: CPD schemesCPD Together collective
Blog: 'CPD is not just a nice to have' - looking at Principles for CPDBritish Psychological Society (BPS)
Information and case studies for psychologists on CPD
Information: BPS's 'Professional Development' hub
Tuesday: Carrying out and recording CPD
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HCPC
Examples of CPD evidence
What activities count as CPD?
How should I record my CPD?
Ensuring your CPD is effective and relevant
Ensuring your CPD benefits the service user
Finding time for CPDInstitute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Video: Interprofessional Education: How can multidisciplinary teams learn from each other to improve collaboration and patient care?British Association for Music Therapists (BAMT)
CPD resources for music therapistsBritish Association for Arts Therapists (BAAT)
Information on CPD coursesAssociation of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS)
Reflective diary entry competition (information below)
Information page: HCPC standards and CPD!College of Paramedics (COP)
Webinar: Communication Skills: Never Stop LearningRoyal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio member benefit - informationAssociation for Perioperative Practice (AfPP)
Webinar on Perioperative CPD -
CPD competition for reflective diary entry - Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists
Competition opens at the start of HCPC CPD week on the 3rd March. Closes 21st April.
First prize is a free place at the ARCS symposium 2025 on the 19th September.
All entries received can claim an additional 5 CPD points in the personal category.
Entry instructions
- Upload a new activity or select an existing diary entry, being sure it includes your reflective review and points allocation.
- For the competition entry the word count of your review should be 200-500 words.
- Go to the top of your diary, select ‘export selected to pdf’, select the diary entry you wish to enter for the competition, click apply and save the pdf to your computer.
- Send the pdf by email to arcs@profileproductions.co.uk with the subject ‘CPD competition’.
- You may find the information on the HCPC's case studies page helpful for your entry.
- Entries will be scored for evidence of reflection, learning and how this relates to your practice.
How to claim your additional 5 points for entering
- Create a new diary entry with the title ‘CPD competition’ and claim 5 points in the personal category.
- Add ‘CPD competition entry’ to the mandatory fields so points can be added to your total – you may also wish to reflect on how entering the competition has impacted your CPD practice.
Please note by sending the entry you agree to the content being shared to develop ARCS CPD support resources.
Wednesday: The CPD audit - What it is and how to get through it
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HCPC
Webinar: The CPD audit: What it is and how to get through it
Information: Putting your CPD profile together
Top tips for creating your CPD profileInstitute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
Video: Have you been selected for a CPD review? Don't panic! (IBMS Support Hub 9)Association of Reproductive and Clinical Scientists (ARCS)
Blog: A personal experience of being chosen for HCPC auditCollege of Paramedics (COP)
Webinar: Your CPD Portfolio and YouRoyal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT)
Information, webinar and Q&A: Supporting you with the CPD audit
Thursday: Employer support for effective CPD
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HCPC
An employer's perspective - Strategies for effectively supporting CPD (Northern Ireland Ambulance Service)
Making your employees aware of CPD requirements
Providing employees the time and opportunities for CPD
Helping employees to maintain records of their learning
Supporting employees selected for CPD audit
Video: How to hold group reflection through Schwarz roundsCollege of Paramedics (COP)
Webinar: Your CPD and Your Career
Friday: 'Do what works for you' - How to tailor CPD to your role
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HCPC
Information: Ensuring your CPD is effective and relevant
Sample profile: Team leader - physiotherapist
Sample profile: Head of service - orthoptist
Sample profile: Private practitioner - chiropodist
Sample profile: Manager - physiotherapist
Sample profile: Laboratory manager - biomedical scientist
Sample profile: Educator - speech and language therapist
Sample profile: Clinical psychology managerRoyal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT)
Career development frameworkBritish Psychological Society (BPS)
CPD courses: Supervision skills
CPD courses: Inclusive leadership
CPD course: Trauma-informed practice to support people who have experienced psychological traumaHealthcare Science in Scotland
CPD and e-learning catalogue, library of resources
