1. School of something FACULTY OF OTHER Gaining accreditation for CPD activities Dr J. Maclean Director of Learning Development CPD Faculty of Medicine & Health

2. Faculty comprises Leeds Dental Institute, School of Healthcare, School of Medicine and the Institute of Psychological Sciences Over 6000 students: range of taught undergraduate and postgraduate programmes leading to registration and recordable qualifications Non (HE)credit-bearing CPD events – expanding provision. Integrate research with L&T; follow impact agenda

3. Practitioners may need evidence of CPD undertaken/training (points, certificates, portfolio entries). Eg nurses: 35 hrs/3 years; dentists 250 hours/5 years (75 “verifiable” Accreditation may be deciding factor for individual to attend or manager to release staff. Will impact on degree of interest in the event… …and possibly on potential chargeable fee!

4. Royal College of Nursing Nursing and Midwifery Council(the regulator) approves registration programmes, RCN (professional association) promotes education and learning. Accredits CPD events including “fast-track” for study days, workshops. Single occurrence, or for a year for multiple events (and renewable). Application: event details include target audience, ILOs, evidence-base, presenters’ qualifications. 4 week process time.

5. Managing Pain in Care Homes Care Homes’ Use of Medicines report (DH funded study), plus Symptom Management/LT Conditions group research on assessment and evaluation of pain Focus on patient safety and quality in care homes; a recognised CPD need 6 study hours accredited by RCN £250 - one or two occurrences of identical events in 12 months (+ 200 certificates)

6. Quality is already assured by university processes but professional body accreditation may enhance pull for audience. Partnership with the external professional body Formal professional recognition May be promoted on professional body website or bulletin. May supply certificates for those attending (RCN, IBMS). Enhances marketing material and give added reason to attend. Remember to include in evaluation items.