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Implementing an Online Longitudinal Leadership Development Program Using a Leadership-Specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Tool
Oyenuga G, Law M, Parbat M, Tofade T. Implementing an Online Longitudinal Leadership Development Program Using a Leadership-Specific Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Tool. Pharmacy (Basel). 2020 May 6;8(2):79. In this article, a brief summary of different leadership opportunities around the globe are provided along with introduction of a continuing professional development process and tool for…
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Advancing the Adoption of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the United States
Owen JA, Skelton JB, Maine LL. Advancing the Adoption of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in the United States. Pharmacy. 2020; 8(3):157. In this review, the authors note the transition from a model of continuing pharmacy education (CPE) to a model of continuing professional development (CPD) is still evolving in the U.S. As pharmacists assume more complex…
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The Responsibility of Advancing Continuing Professional Development and Continuing Education Globally
Tofade T, Duggan C, Rouse M, Anderson C. The responsibility of advancing continuing professional development and continuing education globally. Am J Pharm Educ. 2015;79(2):16. This editorial examines the roles and responsibilities of accrediting bodies, professional associations, educators, and healthcare professionals in advancing CPD. The authors reference FIP’s global CPD report and praise its recommendation for…
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Continuing Professional Development Activities Provided by Continuing Pharmacy Education Providers
This article describes existing CPE activities related to CPD offered by ACPE-accredited providers from 2018 through 2023. Content analysis identified 7 categories and 23 subcategories of activities. Of the 7 activity categories, only 3 had subcategories which reflected elements or components of CPD: precepting and teaching; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and CPD process and principles….
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Continuing Professional Development in Pharmacy
Rouse, MJ. Continuing Professional Development in Pharmacy. J Am Pharm Assoc. 2004; 44(4): 517-520. This paper provides a comprehensive summary of the concept of CPD. It begins by addressing the role of continued learning, then transitions into concerns regarding the current CE system, most namely a lack of continuum and professional development. CPD is described…
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The Benefit of Continuing Professional Development for Continuing Pharmacy Education
Wheeler JS, Chisholm-Burns M. The Benefit of Continuing Professional Development for Continuing Pharmacy Education. Am J Pharm Educ. 2018;82(3):6461. In this article, the authors advocate for a CE model that integrates more individualized and intentional CPD is necessary to meet the needs of today’s practitioners. Specific improvements for consideration include a shift beyond an attendance-based credit…
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Promoting continuing professional development (CPD) through a novel CPD advanced pharmacy practice experience
The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Standards 2016 and the Entrustable Professional Activities highlight the importance of continuing professional development (CPD) in pharmacy education. Furthermore, pharmacy graduates must self-direct their learning to sustain professional knowledge, skills, and practice. An advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) dedicated to CPD can help meet standards of pharmacy education and prepare students for a…
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A Five-State Continuing Professional Development Pilot Program for Practicing Pharmacists
Dopp AL, Moulton JR, Rouse MJ, Trewet CLB. A Five-State Continuing Professional Development Pilot Program for Practicing Pharmacists. Am J Pharm Educ. 2010; 74(2): Article 28. Researchers examine the use of CPD in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial involving pharmacists from five states. The intervention group was involved in learning, goal setting, and reflection consistent with…
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Implementation of a Continuing Professional Development Course in a Longitudinal Didactic Curriculum for Pharmacy Students
Unni E, Le MT, Whittaker A. Implementation of a Continuing Professional Development Course in a Longitudinal Didactic Curriculum for Pharmacy Students. Am J Pharm Educ. 2019;83(8):7013. The authors’ objective was to implement a continuous professional development (CPD) program in the didactic curriculum of a three-year Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, and evaluate associated outcomes. The article…
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Principles for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programs: A Statement by the ACPE CPD Advisory Committee
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) has received increased attention within the pharmacy profession in the United States and is recognized as a potential pathway for ongoing professional development and practice transformation. Despite potential benefits of CPD, adoption in the United States has remained limited. A CPD program accreditation pathway, including principles, guidance, and a credit system…
