GUIDANCE SHEET - EXAMPLES

OF CPD ACTIVITIES
The table below sets out some examples of CPD activities you can undertake
and examples of the types of evidence you could keep (for example in your
portfolio). It is not an exhaustive list. It also indicates whether an activity
is individual or participatory
You will need to decide whether an activity is participatory or not. Many activities can be
participatory if you personally interacted with other people.

CPD activity Suggested evidence to retain Individual/Participatory

Structured learning Certificate of completion, notes, Individual/Participatory

(direct or distance learning outcomes
learning style)

Accredited college Certificate of completion, notes, Individual/Participatory

or university-level learning outcomes
education or training

Mandatory training Certification of completion, Individual

specifically relevant to learning outcomes
role/scope of practice

Learning events such as Certificate of attendance Participatory

workshops, conferences

Reading and reviewing Copies of publications read, Individual

publications review notes including
practice-related outcomes

Enquiry based research Copies of publications or data Individual

reviewed, notes including
practice-related outcomes

Peer review activities Evidence of peer review including Participatory

notes, observations and
outcomes

Coaching and mentoring Evidence of coaching/ Participatory

in a specific skill (role in mentoring undertaken including
either delivery or being a letters, notes, observations
recipient) and practice-related outcomes
CPD activity Suggested evidence to retain Individual/Participatory

Structured professional Evidence of supervision Participatory

clinical supervision including signed letters, notes,
observations and practice-
related outcomes

Undertaking short Evidence of participation Individual/Participatory

supervised practice for including signed letters, notes,
specific skills development observations and outcomes

Group or practice Evidence of participation and Participatory

meetings outside of role including signed letters,
everyday practice (e.g. to notes, observations and
discuss a specific event or outcomes
new way of working)

Participation in clinical Evidence of participation and Participatory

audits role including signed letters,
notes, observations and
outcomes

Practice visits to different Evidence of participation Individual/Participatory

environments relevant to including signed letters, notes,
scope of practice observations and outcomes

Training related to job Evidence of participation Individual/Participatory

rotation or secondment,
shadowing including signed letters, notes,
observations and outcomes

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