CPD & Revalidation Framework
Move beyond descriptive logs. Our frameworks emphasize critical clinical reflection, peer discussion structures, and evidence-based practice audits.
The Core Problem with Modern CPD
A recent review of revalidation submissions highlighted a persistent flaw: pharmacists are highly competent at describing what they learned, but fail to articulate how it changed their practice. A valid CPD entry must demonstrate an actionable intervention or a conscious change in clinical workflow.
Structured Reflective Practice
We advocate for the Gibbs Reflective Cycle modified for clinical pharmacy. When writing your entries, ensure you cover the following:
- The Clinical Scenario: What happened? (Anonymised, focusing on the clinical parameters).
- The Evidence Gap: What did you not know, or what guideline was ambiguous?
- The Action: What literature or peer consultation did you seek?
- The Impact: How did this change the outcome for the patient, and how will it change your approach to the next identical presentation?
Available Frameworks & Guides
Antimicrobial Stewardship Audit
A complete template for auditing primary care UTI or RTI prescribing against TARGET/NICE guidelines. Excellent for a planned CPD entry.
High-Risk Medicines Review
Lithium, Methotrexate, and DOACs. Structuring a patient counselling checklist and integrating it into your daily workflow.
IP Portfolio Mapping
Mapping your clinical interventions directly to the RPS Prescribing Competency Framework for your DPP sign-off.
GPhC Revalidation Requirements (UK)
- 4 CPD entries (at least 2 planned)
- 1 Peer discussion
- 1 Reflective account