Example of How to Track Your Continuing Professional Development 

Step 1

Decide how you're going to collect the information. It could be a binder, a folder or a Word file on your computer—whatever works best for you.

Identify learning goals.

Step 2

Document evidence of ongoing learning and improvement, for example, 

• continuing education certificates
• diplomas, degrees and awards
• performance review outcomes
• professional memberships
• letters of reference
• journal articles, posters or abstracts
• professional contacts
• critical appraisal of professional literature records of student supervision
• teaching and leadership activities
• educational conferences

Step 3

Make note of critical incidents or treatment changes in your practice setting.

Step 4

In addition to self-assessment, include peer and/or patient feedback.

Step 5

Update the information annually, after an employer or role change and after a learning event such as a course or conference.