Self-Directed CPD Evidence Record for Nursing & Midwifery Practice

This assignment showcases a self-directed Continuing Professional Development (CPD) evidence record for nurses and midwives, detailing identified learning needs, action plans, and reflections on practice. It includes examples of activities undertaken to address knowledge gaps, such as reviewing scope of practice, attending seminars on wound care, and researching chronic wound management. The record highlights the application of learned principles in practical settings, like delegating tasks in intensive care and improving wound assessment skills. The CPD hours are documented, along with corresponding evidence such as certificates and personal notes. The assignment also references specific gaps in knowledge related to venous leg ulcer dressings and congestive heart failure, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional growth and improved patient care. Desklib provides a wealth of similar resources and solved assignments to support students in their learning journey.

Example
Evidence record
Self-directed continuing professional development for nurses and midwives
Name:
Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of the
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
01/09/2015 NMBA RN competency
standard
Practices by
legislation affecting
nursing practice
and health care
1.2 Clarify
responsibility for
aspects of care
with other
members of the
health team.
Unsure of my
delegation
responsibilities in
the workplace.
Plan: Access and
review decision-
making framework
Self-directed
learning.
Review of the
decision-making
framework
Reviewed my
scope of practice
and the scope of
practice for
my profession.
Understood the
principles I need to
apply when making
decisions about my
nursing practice
and when and how
I decide to
delegate activities
to other registered
nurses and
enrolled nurses.
This activity has
enabled me to
achieve my learning
need as per my
learning plan.
As a team leader
working in intensive
care, I will be able to
apply the Nursing
decision-making
framework when I
allocate staff to
patient care and
delegate tasks as
they arise during a
shift.
This CPD evidence
record
4
hours
01/03/2019 Medical facilities Update my To have a better Two-day seminar A detailed coverage Contemporary Attendance 6hr
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au

Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of the
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
knowledge on
contemporary
wound care
practices
understanding of
the underlying
wound path
physiology,
treatment and
management,
contemporary
wound care
practices and most
appropriate wound
care techniques for
different types of
wounds
on chronic wound
care
of current practices in
wound care.
As a consequence, i
have a strong feeling
that i am more
knowledgeable about
contemporary
practices in wound
care
wound dressings
and wound bed
preparation
certificate
10/03/2019 On job training Increase my
competence in
the valuation of
patients, as well
as their wounds
To better
understand a
patient’s medical
history, progress
and conditions
touching on their
wounds
Evening seminar
on Systematic
patient and wound
evaluation
A detailed analysis
of what
practitioners
should look for
when analyzing
patients and
wounds before
diagnosing. As a
result, i am
confident in my
ability to objectively
analyze patient's
wounds and offer
more appropriate
General patient
impression and
wound treatment
responsiveness
CPD Certificate 3
hours
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au

Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of the
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
treatment
Trainers To improve my
understanding of
the underlying
differences
among the
various chronic
wounds.
To have a better
understanding of
the different types
of wounds, the
characteristics of
each wound type
as well as the most
effective approach
for the diagnosis of
each wound
a training session
with a certified
wound care expert
The session
comprehensively
analyzed the
different chronic
wound types,
causes different
types of wounds
and most
appropriate wound
management
techniques
applicable for each
type. As a result, i
am quite certain
that it can
comprehensively
differentiate the
different types of
wounds
Chronic Wound
characteristics
Certificate of
participation
2hrs
Personal
research
To improve my
understanding of
the basic tenets of
wound care
To have a better
understanding of
the steps
necessary for
effective wound
care as well as
what happens
Consultation of
multiple scholarly
sources
Basic principles of
wound care and
steps in effective
wound care
practice
Increase knowledge
on how to better
manage wounds
through adherence
to basic wound care
steps and principles
Personal notes 4
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au

Date Source or
provider details
Identified learning
needs
Action plan Type of activity Description of the
topic (s) covered
during activity
and outcome
Reflection on
activity and
specification to
practice
No./Title/
Description of
evidence provided
CPD
hours
when these
principles are not
adhered to
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
G.P.O. Box 9958 | Melbourne VIC 3001 |www.ahpra.gov.au