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Abstract
CPD is that component of learning and self-development that
occurs after the formal completion of specialist education. Its function is
to ensure that those who work in the health field develop and maintain the
necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to practice effectively and
safely and work towards improving the health of the population. CPD
consists of reflective activity designed to improve an individual’s
attributes, knowledge, understanding and skills. It supports individual
needs and improve professional practice.
CPD is esteemed and is seen as successful in producing a desired or
intended result when it addresses the needs of health professionals,
clinicians, the community they serve and the organizations inside which
they work. In any case, the challenge for CPD may lie within the dynamic
interaction between educational opportunities and service delivery
requirements, as there may be events where they compete with each other
for resources. Despite the importance and effectiveness of CPD, its
uptake and implementation remain challenging and varies across different
settings and specialties. There are several reasons for this such as: time
constraint, heavy workload, difficulty in finding replacements and
inconvenient location.