CPD Overview
CPD is an approach to lifelong learning. ACPE defines CPD as a self-directed, ongoing, systematic and outcomes-focused approach to lifelong learning that is applied into practice. It involves the process of active participation in formal and informal learning activities that assist individuals in developing and maintaining continuing competence, enhancing their professional practice, and supporting achievement of their career goals.
The principles of CPD have already been incorporated into continuing education systems in several countries, including Great Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. In the US, several national pharmacy organizations, including ACPE, have adopted statements or policy regarding CPD. The CPD approach is being implemented and studied in academic, regulatory, and practice environments.
CPD Resources
CPD Webinar Series
CPD educational resources, including presentations and their associated documents. Most of the audio-visual presentations will take approximately one hour with exercises.
| CPD Approach for Maintenance of Licensure: A Board of Pharmacy’s Early Experiences |
| Description: Discussion of the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy’s experience with CPD as an alternative to hours-based CE for re-licensure. |
| CPD for Preceptors: Modeling Self-Directed Lifelong Learning |
| Description: Tips for preceptors to model self-directed lifelong learning for pharmacy students. |
| Integrating CPD into Continuing Pharmacy Education: CPE Provider Perspective |
| Description: Offers ways accredited providers can integrate CPD concepts into CPE activities and programs. |
| CPD: Bridging the Classroom and the Workplace |
| Description: Discussion of the importance of application of learning into practice as part of the CPD cycle. |
| Considerations for Integrating CPD into Pharmacy Curriculum |
| Description: Approaches for college/school of pharmacy faculty to engage students in the principles of CPD. |
| Connecting CPD to Career Goals |
| Description: Practical tips for using the CPD approach to self-directed lifelong learning in order to advance career goals. |
CPD Communication
CPD Platform
The CPD platform provides pharmacy professionals with a user-friendly interface to create, record, and maintain their professional development all in one place. From the CPE Monitor Plus website or mobile app, click the CPD link to be taken to My CPD where you can start building a personal development plan. After building a plan, continue your CPD journey by documenting learning activities and uploading supporting evidence that assist in developing and maintaining continuing competence, enhancing professional practice, and supporting achievement of career goals. No additional login is required when accessing My CPD from CPE Monitor Plus.
CPD Platform Resources
• My CPD Web Access Instructions
Questions about CPD? Contact ACPE. Questions about CPE Monitor Plus? Contact NABP.