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Manage your own CPD future CPD can unlock so many options for career development and advancement, but who determines your requirements? By Robyn Russell
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ontinuing Professional Development or CPD as it is more commonly referred to is an essential element of any health professional’s career. Some may see this requirement as a necessary task, whereas others relish in the opportunity that participation creates. Whatever your personal bias, the overarching goal of participating in any CPD activity should lie in the relevance or validity of the learning experience to your own particular journey. Participating in CPD can offer clinicians
valuable learning opportunities to explore and add to their repertoire of clinical offerings. CPD can open the gates to create a valuable and fulfilling career in dentistry. The investment of time and money in such activities can be returned ten-fold with careful consideration and goal setting. CPD may offer a platform for connection with like-minded clinicians to collaborate and co-discover emerging techniques and technologies. Many clinicians become isolated in their practice and the ability to attend events and discuss the issues with others can
also provide a positive outlet. While COVID has restricted the travel element of many CPD opportunities. The time will come again when travel is easier, and the great joy of travelling to a location and participating in an event with you peers will return. Having an event to look forward to and learn with fellow clinicians often leaves the practitioner feeling rejuvenated upon their return to clinical practice, having had a learning 'fix'. AHPRA definition for CPD states:. “Continuing professional development
