Guidance on CPD Recording – 3 hrs CPD

This short course is designed to guide bird of prey professionals through the process of meeting their annual Continuing Professional Development (CPD) target of 30 hours. Provided exclusively for IRBPP subscribers, this course provides essential information on why CPD is important, how easy it is to complete CPD hours, and how to use the IRBPP system to create a permanent record of your activity.

You will learn how to record those everyday activities, thaty count as CPD, and how to self-certify them in the IRBPP system. By the end of this course, you’ll feel confident in tracking and completing your CPD requirements, knowing that support is readily available through the IRBPP.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to CPD and Its Importance
   • What is CPD?
   • Why CPD is mandatory for professionals working under the Animal Activities Regulations or Zoo Licensing Regulations
   • The benefits of CPD for career development and professional standards
2. How CPD is Structured for IRBPP Members
   • Overview of the IRBPP’s CPD system
   • The 30-hour annual target and how it can be achieved
   • Importance of the 7.5 hours of “armchair activities” published quarterly by IRBPP
3. Making CPD Easy: Support from IRBPP
   • How the IRBPP simplifies CPD tracking
   • Understanding the “armchair activities” and how to complete them
   • Accessing and benefiting from IRBPP’s CPD resources
4. Recording External CPD with the IRBPP System
   • Introduction to the self-certification process
   • Step-by-step guide on how to record external CPD activities in the IRBPP system
   • How to ensure all activities are properly documented
5. Everyday Activities That Count as CPD
   • Common activities in bird of prey care and management that qualify as CPD
   • Examples of everyday tasks that can be recorded (e.g., hands-on training, mentoring, attending talks or webinars)
   • Best practices for documenting and certifying everyday activities
6. Practical Exercise: Recording Your CPD
   • A guided walkthrough of the IRBPP self-certification system
   • Sample CPD activities for recording
   • Troubleshooting common questions
7. Course Summary and Next Steps
   • Recap of key points
   • Encouragement to start tracking and recording CPD immediately
   • Information on accessing additional support or guidance from the IRBPP team

This course will empower professionals to manage their CPD requirements effectively and with ease, while also highlighting the practical benefits of continuous professional growth.