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Best practices in CPD accreditation

Best practices in CPD accreditation. Jennifer Gordon, Paul Hendry, Robin Kinch, Jane Tipping 4 th National Accreditation Conference September 20, 2012. Conflict of interest. None of the speakers have any conflicts of interest to disclose. What we hope to accomplish .

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Best practices in CPD accreditation

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  1. Best practices in CPD accreditation Jennifer Gordon, Paul Hendry, Robin Kinch, Jane Tipping 4th National Accreditation Conference September 20, 2012

  2. Conflict of interest None of the speakers have any conflicts of interest to disclose.

  3. What we hope to accomplish • Identify challenges we all face in demonstrating adherence to accreditation standards • Create strategies for addressing challenges • Identify tools and resources needed • Share successes and; • Identify ways in which more collaboration can occur in achieving high standards

  4. Agenda for the session • Welcome and background to the session • Getting acquainted • Brief presentation of NSS survey results re challenges and potential areas in which to collaborate • Input from those not involved in the survey • Collective wisdoms re common challenges • Next steps towards further collaboration

  5. Ice Breaker…to get us going! (20 mins) • At your tables, please review the “special card” provided... • Please brainstorm, discuss, and share back! • Example: The role of a Royal College Accredited CPD Provider is like… Be creative! A club sandwich Be open! because… Be happy!

  6. NSS survey 2012

  7. What do you consider to be your society’s strengths/successes in terms of its accreditation standing with the Royal College? 1. Ability to track perceived learning needs 91% 2. The policies we have in place 73% 3. Ability to link learning needs to objectives 73% 4. Ability to provide learning opportunities covering the spectrum of CanMEDS 46% 5. Ability to provide opportunities for active learning within programs 36% 6. Ability to evaluate effectiveness of educational endeavours 27% 7. Ability to track unperceived learning needs 18%

  8. Which criteria are the most difficult to meet or implement? • Gathering data on unperceived learning needs of members 100% • Finding resources required to implement criteria 58% • Getting evaluation data beyond “satisfaction” level 50% • Educating membership (planners and faculty) as to meaning and importance of criteria 42% • Linking needs to learning objectives 17% • Encouraging increase in active learning 17% • Willingness of key players to make changes 8% • Ensuring objectives are connected to content of PD activities 8% • Meeting requirement of 25% interactive learning 0%

  9. Barriers to implementing accreditation criteria • Lack of financial resources 64% • Lack of person power 64% • Lack of time 64% • Lack of expertise 46% • Culture of the Society 18%

  10. Resources provided to members (faculty) • Guides for writing learning objectives 92% • Guides on conflict of interest 75% • Sample evaluation forms 67% • Tips on how to present 50% • Samples of needs assessment 33% • Tips on increasing interactive learning 25%

  11. Are you willing to share CE Best Practices resources? • 100% - YES

  12. Are you willing to share these resources with others? Yes – 100%

  13. Your task 1. At your tables, introduce yourselves, your roles, and the organizations you represent. 2. Assign a “reporter” and a “recorder”. 3. Discuss the survey results presented and determine “what else?” I.e. If you did not participate in the survey – what do you agree with? What does not fit for you? What else needs to be added re strengths/successes, challenges and barriers? 4. Report.

  14. Reports from the groups

  15. Your next task • Several areas have been identified as challenges. Each table has been assigned a theme to discuss: • Obtaining and integrating data on unperceived learning needs • Linking learning needs to objectives • Increasing interactivity (active learning) in traditional programs/changing the culture of traditional CEPD • Lack of resources for some • Communication between and amongst organizations and RC • Others? • Discuss, brainstorm “how to”, and report back.

  16. Next steps

  17. One action you will take

  18. Thank you… …For your participation - we have a lot of knowledge and skill between us - let’s use it

  19. Jennifer Gordon jgordon@royalcollege.ca • Paul Hendry phendry@ottawaheart.ca • Robin Kinch kinch@ccs.ca • Jane Tipping jane.tipping@utoronto.ca

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