SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING PROGRAMS FROM THE CFPC
The College of Family Physicians of Canada offers a number of self-directed learning programs for practicing family physicians.
CFPC Self Learning
Self Learning is a
voluntary, Internet-based, CFPC educational program that allows
physicians to evaluate themselves on how well they are able to keep in
touch with current issues in medical literature.
http://www.cfpc.ca/English/cfpc/cme/selflearning/default.asp?s=1
Pearls™
Pearls™ is a self-directed evidence-based practice reflection exercise and is available at no cost to both CFPC Members and Non-members. As a self-learning activity, it helps physicians take their own clinical questions, decide on a course of action supported by the literature, and then reflect on the effectiveness of the process.
Three (3) Mainpro-C credits can be claimed for every completed Pearls™ exercise submitted.
http://www.cfpc.ca/Pearls/
Linking learning to practice
Members may
generate their own Mainpro-C credits by completing practice-based
reflective learning exercises around many different kinds of learning
activities. These activities are treated as stimuli for the generation
of practice-related questions and as the main sources of information to
address these questions. Questions can be related to any legitimate role
of family physicians – clinical, academic, or administrative
Two (2) Mainpro-C credits can be claimed for each completed exercise.
http://www.cfpc.ca/Linking_Learning_to_Practice/
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING PROGRAM FOR SPECIALISTS
Self-Assessment Programs
Self-Assessment
Programs are tools that enable physicians to assess aspects of their
knowledge or practice and to identify opportunities to enhance their
competence through further learning activities. Self-Assessment Programs
are not tests but assessment strategies to assist physicians to develop
an effective continuing professional development plan linked to their
professional roles and responsibilities.
Physicians may claim MOC Section 3 credits when enrolled in one of the following RCPS approved programs:
http://rcpsc.medical.org/opa/approved-cpd/s-aprograms_e.php
Personal learning projects
A
personal learning project is a self-initiated learning activity
launched by a question you have identified in your professional
practice. These projects can be developed individually or in
collaboration with your peers (collective learning projects). To create a
PLP:
- identify a question, issue, dilemma or idea that is relevant to your professional practice.
- describe the reason or stimulus that prompted the development of the project.
- describe the learning activities (resources) you used to answer the question or issue.
- describe what you learned (the outcome) in terms of your professional development or impact on practice.
Physicians may claim MOC Section 4 credits when completing structured learning projects.
http://rcpsc.medical.org/opa/cpd/index.php