Continuing professional development (CPD) funding for allied health professionals (AHPs), nurses and nursing associates is now available, to those employed by GP practices or Primary Care Networks across Thames Valley and Hampshire and Isle of Wight (HIOW).
CPD requirements
AHPs and nurses should refer to the following professional standards for more information on their CPD requirements:
- CPD standards set out by the Health and Care Professions Council
- Nursing and Midwifery Council CPD requirements
What is CPD?
All healthcare professionals have a responsibility to identify their CPD needs, and work with their employer to plan how those needs could be met.
It should support your professional and career development, clinical / managerial practice, whilst aligning to patient population health data and the needs of the service. CPD helps improve the safety and quality of care provided for patients and the public.
Historically CPD funding has equated to a share of approximately £1,000 per learner, to cover three years.
CPD can include the following:
- Formal education – for example, attending accredited and non-accredited courses, conferences, webinars, online learning and training modules and carrying out research
- Professional activity – for example, being involved with a professional body or giving a presentation at a conference
- Self-directed learning – for example, reading articles or books
- Work-based learning – for example, reflecting on experiences at work, considering feedback from service users/students, shadowing or being shadowed or being a member of a committee
Please note, mandatory training does not contribute to CPD training hours, unless the training relates to your area of speciality.
Free CPD resources
ELearning for Health (e-LFH) modules:
FutureLearn
FutureLearn offers a diverse selection of free courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time, and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life.
Subscriptions provide access to enhanced access to additional services. There are a number of health and care courses including:
Nescot College
Over 19’s may be able to study part time for Level 2 qualifications through Nescot College’s distance learning, for free.
This is subject to age and residency eligibility criteria and subject to course completion. Courses vary but most do not have formal entry requirements. Level 2 certification is awarded by NFCE who are nationally accredited awarding body.
Some examples of relevant courses include:
OpenLearn
The Open University digital learning platform OpenLearn offers over 1000 courses on a wide range of topics, including health and social care. The courses always focus on a specific area of learning. Some concentrate on academic subjects, whilst others help you develop skills needed for study or work.
These courses are available on demand, and you can work towards a certificate of participation.
Funded CPD courses
Frimley continuing professional development
Please visit the Frimley Training Hub website for details on their full CPD funding offer.
Disclaimer
Please note the information on this page is intended to signpost to and support professional development, unless stated otherwise it does not constitute an endorsement from NHS England.
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