Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is an essential process for healthcare professionals aiming to maintain, enhance, and expand their knowledge, skills, and competencies. This ongoing learning is crucial in developing the personal and professional qualities needed to deliver safe and effective care. Under the National Law, CPD is a requirement governed by the Australian Health Professionals Registration Authority (AHPRA), ensuring all registered health practitioners meet the highest standards.
Each National Board outlines specific CPD requirements in the Registration Standards, available on their respective websites. These standards specify the necessary credits, points, or hours of learning activities healthcare professionals must complete annually. It’s crucial for individuals to assess the relevance of courses to their personal and professional needs
What is Continuous Professional Development (CPD)?
CPD refers to the process through which professionals maintain or enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies, relevant to their field of work. In the context of healthcare, CPD involves engaging in educational activities that ensure healthcare professionals are up-to-date with the latest medical practices, technologies, and regulatory standards. This ongoing education is crucial for improving personal abilities, ensuring high standards of care, and meeting the requirements set by professional regulatory bodies. CPD can encompass a range of learning activities including workshops, conferences, online courses, and practical training sessions.
Overcoming Challenges in Healthcare: Manual Handling & Patient Moving
One of the significant challenges in Occupational Health & Safety within the healthcare sector is the manual handling and the safe movement of patients. At Backsafe we are committed to supporting healthcare professionals not only in fulfilling their CPD requirements but also in ensuring their workplace safety.
Our general manual handling & safe patient moving course are designed to equip participants with the skills to apply a risk management process for the safe handling and movement of patients. This 2.5 hour course focuses on promoting safe moving techniques while preventing injuries to both healthcare providers and patients. Upon completion, participants receive a certificate, acknowledging their enhanced capabilities in manual handling and patient safety.
For detailed information on AHPRA’s Continuing Professional Development Standards for your Board, visit the AHPRA website.
Train the Trainer: Manual Handling & Patient Moving
Backsafe provide you with the latest evidence-based methods for planning, delivering and assessing manual handling and patient moving training for in house staff. We will help you to:
- Build your knowledge in safe work practices & good body biomechanics.
- Develop your skills in identifying, assessing and controlling manual handling risks.
- Give you tools to coach & train others to achieve lasting behaviour change.
- Show you how to measure and track your impact across the organisation.
For more information about our CPD contributing courses, contact us today on 0414 460 859 or at info@backsafe.com.au
