Continuing Professional Development in Health and Social Care

Strategies for Lifelong Learning

Häftad, Engelska, 2013

Av Auldeen Alsop, UK) Alsop, Auldeen (Sheffield Hallam University, Auldeen (Sheffield Hallam University Alsop

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All allied health and social care professionals are required to engage in Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) in order to systematically maintain, improve and broaden their knowledge and skillsand so develop the personal qualities and attributes required in their working lives.Extensively updated and revised, this second edition now reflects the latest regulatory requirements ofhealth and social care professionals in the UK, and addresses the needs of health professionals workingworldwide, including social workers who are now regulated in the UK by the Health and Care ProfessionsCouncil (HCPC). In addition, new chapters address the specific needs of support workers and students of the relevant professions.The book discusses the theoretical basis for maintaining competence and offers practical guidance onhow to develop a strategy for professional and career development. Ways of developing and maintaininga portfolio and of creating a profile to meet regulatory body requirements are addressed, and there is anemphasis on the development of learning skills, skills of reflection and critical evaluation as central to theCPD process. Attention is given to the specific needs of those professionals working directly with serviceusers in practice, those holding managerial positions, employed in education and undertaking research.The second edition of this practical guide provides invaluable advice for successful continuingprofessional development for health and social care professionals at all stages of their career. • Provides practical guidance on strategies for lifelong learning and continuing professionaldevelopment• Addresses the very latest CPD and regulatory requirements for health and social care professionals• Includes specific CPD strategies for students and support workers as well as professionalsemployed in practice, management, education and research

Produktinformation

  • Utgivningsdatum2013-03-15
  • Mått173 x 244 x 9 mm
  • Vikt272 g
  • FormatHäftad
  • SpråkEngelska
  • Antal sidor176
  • Upplaga2
  • FörlagJohn Wiley and Sons Ltd
  • ISBN9781444337907