UNIT 3:
CONTINUING
PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATION
Prepared by:
April Jane S. Pacete, RN.
Topics:
A. Continuing Professional Education
B. Lifelong learner characteristics
B. Career and Path Development Map
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
-ongoing learning and development of professionals.
-Republic Act No. 10912, also known as the "Continuing
Professional Development Act of 2016," mandates and
strengthens the CPD program for all regulated professions in
the Philippines.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
-ongoing learning and development of professionals.
-Republic Act No. 10912, also known as the "Continuing
Professional Development Act of 2016," mandates and
strengthens the CPD program for all
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
• -aims to ensure:
• -professionals maintain and enhance their knowledge,
skills, and competencies throughout their careers.
-keeping up with advancements in their respective
fields,
-improves professional practice,
-provides better services to the public.
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
-PRC regulates CPD through the accreditation of CPD providers and
programs.
-PRC mandates CPD for the renewal of professional licenses.
-Professionals are required to accumulate a certain number of CPD
credit units. (15units), PWD/ senior (10 units)
-This requirement emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning
and staying current in one's profession.
Why is it important?
COMPLIANCE WITH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
-professionals are required to stay up to date with
their knowledge and skillsets
-comply with the laws, standards, and
certifications that allow them to remain licensed
and working within their profession.
-qualification to progress to higher levels within
the profession
Why is it important?
- Personal Development
experience personal growth: boost
-
confidence, improve your communication
skills, make you more informed about
your industry/profession.
•
Why is it important?
OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET PEOPLE
-widen social network
2. Lifelong learner
What is lifelong learning?
• voluntary self-education aimed at personal fulfilment
• often involves informal learning, but can also involve
formal education.
• career, hobbies or general interests
You can achieve lifelong education by:
-studying through books, audio and video courses
-taking online courses
-attending in-person classes
Key characteristics of lifelong learning:
Voluntary:
Informal:
use informal means of education to improve themselves : take online
courses, read books, attend private classes or take professional
courses.
Motivation:
lifelong learners derive motivation from their personal interests. The
subject can relate to a person's hobbies, interests or work.
CAREER AND PATH
DEVELOPMENT MAP
CAREER AND PATH DEVELOPMENT MAP
• Professional development plan- document
outlining your career goals and the path
you can take to reach them
• Tool used by HR to help employees
recognize and pursue growth opportunities
within their company
CAREER AND PATH DEVELOPMENT MAP
Types of Career Paths
Vertical career paths - advancement to higher-level positions
depending on an individual’s desire for increased or
decreased job responsibility and time commitment.
Horizontal career paths- include lateral movement either
within an organization, an industry, or across multiple
industries, depending on an individual’s desire to learn new
skills or have different experiences.
Nurse's Career Goal: Advanced Nurse Practitioner in
Critical Care
Phase 1: Entry-Level Nurse (0-2 years)
Goal: Establish a strong foundation in clinical nursing practice.
Skills/Competencies: Proficient in basic nursing skills (vital signs,
medication administration, wound care);Effective communication and
interpersonal skills; Understanding of legal and ethical responsibilities.
Ability to document accurately; Adherence to safe and quality nursing
care standards.
Nurse's Career Goal: Advanced Nurse Practitioner in
Critical Care
Phase 1: Entry-Level Nurse (0-2 years)
Actionable Steps: Complete hospital orientation and initial training.
• Actively participate in clinical rotations.
• Seek mentorship from senior nurses.
• Attend continuing education programs on basic life support and
emergency care.
• Familiarize yourself with the 2012 National Nursing Competency
Standards.
• Learn proper record management.
Nurse's Career Goal: Advanced Nurse Practitioner in
Critical Care
Phase 2: Entry-Level Nurse (0-2 years)
• Phase 2: Critical Care Nurse (2-5 years)
• Goal: Specialize in critical care nursing.
• Skills/Competencies:
– Advanced assessment and critical thinking skills.
– Proficiency in managing critically ill patients.
– Knowledge of advanced life support (ACLS).
– Ability to operate and manage critical care equipment.
– Ability to collaborate effectively with interprofessional teams.
– Knowledge of quality improvement practices.
• Actionable Steps:
– Gain experience in a critical care unit (ICU, CCU).
– Pursue certification in critical care nursing.
– Attend advanced critical care workshops and seminars.
– Participate in research activities related to critical care.
– Develop leadership skills through team leading or charge nurse roles.
Nurse's Career Goal: Advanced Nurse Practitioner in
Critical Care
Phase 3: Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care (5+ years)
• Goal: Become an advanced nurse practitioner with expertise in critical care.
• Skills/Competencies:
– Advanced clinical expertise in critical care.
– Ability to perform advanced procedures.
– Leadership and management skills.
– Research and evidence-based practice skills.
– Health education expertise.
– Ability to manage resources and the environment of the critical care setting.
• Actionable Steps: Pursue a master's degree in nursing with a specialization in critical care or advanced
practice.
• Seek advanced certification in critical care.
• Engage in research and publish findings.
• Present at national and international conferences.
• Mentor junior nurses.
• Potentially seek administrative or management roles within the critical care unit.
