Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

As osteopaths, we’re required to complete a yearly CPD plan that supports our professional growth and learning. Below are helpful resources and videos to guide you through the process, what CPD is, how to complete your Learning Needs Assessment (LNA), how to record your CPD, and where to store it for auditing purposes.

 

What is CPD?

This video explains the purpose of CPD and how you can tailor it to support your practice and professional goals.

 
What is CPD

Read more on the OCNZ website

 

Completing Your Learning Needs Assessment (LNA)

Your LNA helps you identify areas for development based on the Capabilities Framework. These two documents will guide you in assessing your strengths, identifying gaps, and planning your CPD effectively:

LNA Assessment Tool

Capabilities Document

 

CPD Templates

Use these templates to structure and track your CPD activities. The video below shows you how to use them.

Watch: How to use the CPD templates

LNA Plan Template

CPD Record Template

 

Storing Your CPD

Need help organising your CPD records? This video walks you through best practices for storing your documentation and being audit-ready.

Watch: How to Store Your CPD