In our previous CPD system there were 14 categories and we felt this was too complicated. The 4 new broad areas are:
– Remember, you must include activities from more than one category.
- Informal Learning: Any activity which encourages you to reflect on your practice.
Examples: Peer exchange session then discussion & reflection, reading books / online articles, answering CPD questions in the Shiatsu Journal, an audit of your own Shiatsu practice.
- Promotion of Shiatsu in the Community: Any activity which enhances the public profile of Shiatsu.
Examples: running Grassroots Shiatsu classes, Shiatsu Awareness Month activities, health fairs, public demonstrations, community projects, work in care homes or hospices.
- Contribution to the Professionalisation of Shiatsu: Any activity which enhances the professional standing of Shiatsu within or external to the profession.
Examples: conducting research and publishing research papers, writing books / articles, participating in Shiatsu Society committees / projects, liaison with other complementary & natural healthcare organisations, promoting professional practitioner standards and Quality Assurance in regard to Shiatsu.
- CPD led courses & Professional Skill Development: More formal learning activities.
Examples: attending CPD courses (Shiatsu based or relevant to healthcare), having a one-to-one tutorial with a Teacher or experienced practitioner, developing marketing or other relevant professional skills, attending a conference.