Continuing Professional Development

Continuing professional development (CPD) is the component of learning and development that occurs after the formal completion of postgraduate training.

In public health, the overall aim of continuing professional development is to ensure that those who work in the field develop and maintain the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes to practise effectively and work towards improving the health of the population.

CPD is a professional obligation for all public health professionals and is a valued component of FPH membership.

Updates to the Faculty’s CPD policy from 1 April 2024

The Faculty’s new CPD policy was introduced 2022 and updated in April 2024. Updates to the policy from 1 April 2024 are:

Members using the online CPD diary may now record their reflective notes in whichever language is most appropriate for them (paragraph 9.4).
There are minor changes to the four reflective questions (paragraph 9.3).

You can access the new CPD policy here.

CPD requirements for 2024-25

In accordance with the new CPD policy, all participating members are required to submit their 2024-25 CPD return by 30 April 2025.

Members are required to:

Undertake a range of CPD activities which address all of their personal development needs.
Submit between 3 and 6 reflective notes linked to their PDP.

At the end of every CPD year we conduct a supportive feedback exercise focusing on how to improve the quality of your reflection.

Inside the Faculty's CPD Committee – What they do and how you can get involved

This podcast spotlights the Faculty's CPD committee and the work they’re doing, and discusses their critical role in the Faculty’s CPD scheme. You can also learn how to become a part of this important community.

Panel Members:

Naveed Syed: FPH CPD Director
Lola Abudu: CPD Adviser for the West Midlands
Alison Bell: CPD Adviser for the South West
Thara Raj: Non regional Adviser

Help with the new CPD policy

The Faculty held two member engagement sessions to explain the new CPD policy and requirements. Here is the recording of the second session on 15 March 2022.