Continuing Professional Development
Continuing professional development - overview
Continuing professional development (CPD) is the component of learning and development that occurs after the formal completion of postgraduate training.
In public health, the overall aim of continuing professional development is to ensure that those who work in the field develop and maintain the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to practise effectively and work towards improving the health of the population.
CPD is a professional obligation for all public health professionals and is a valued component of FPH membership.
CPD requirements for 2023-24
In accordance with the new CPD policy, all participating members are required to submit their 2023-24 CPD return by 30 April 2024.
Members are required to:
- Undertake a range of CPD activities which address all of their personal development needs.
- Submit between 3 and 6 reflective notes linked to their PDP.
At the end of every CPD year we conduct a supportive feedback exercise focusing on how to improve the quality of your reflection.
Help with the new CPD policy
The Faculty held two member engagement sessions to explain the new CPD policy and requirements. Here is the recording of the second session on 15 March 2022.
The CPD helpdesk remains open and able to support you with CPD queries: cpd@fph.org.uk.