ECPD BEGAN ON AUGUST 1ST 2018 – ARE YOU UP TO SPEED? Leave a comment

The rules and requirements for ECPD, which came into effect on August 1st this year were published in a earlier issue (March) of the Dental Technician. The hope is you are fully informed and ready to continue your career and able to provide what the regulator wishes. The changes are not too onerous but you need to create a regular routine around the requirements and not miss out.

ECPD – Types of activity that can be included

Continuing professional development (CPD) describes the variety of activities that you can do to maintain and build your skills and knowledge in your field of practice. Whilst you may find that non-verifiable CPD is beneficial to your learning needs, you only need to declare your verifiable CPD to the GDC.

Examples of types of verifiable CPD may include (but are not exclusive to):

• Courses and lectures • Training days • Hands-on clinical training or workshops •  Clinical audit •  Attending conferences • E-learning activity

The GDC recommends that you carry out a diverse range of activities, with an emphasis on opportunities for discussions and interactive learning with fellow professionals.