Accepted Type
Workshop
Code
WE2-1
Acceptance Declaration
Accept
Additional Information
I declare I have no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this program.
Was this work accepted for CCME 2020?
yes
Category
General Call (Workshop, Oral Presentation, Poster Presentation)
Type
Workshop
Sub Type
Affiliation
Title
Best Practices in CPD - Creating Effective Scientific Planning Committees
Length of Presentation
Rationale/Background
When planning continuing professional development (CPD) activities, the importance of having an effective Scientific Planning Committee (SPC) is paramount.1,2 The need for planning committees with superb skills and knowledge capacities is essential to a highly functional CPD system. Guidelines about the roles and best practices of the SPC are rare in the Canadian context, but necessary in order to meet the needs of health professionals lifelong learning.
The goal of this workshop is to discuss educational and ethical principles for SPCs to use as they develop relevant and effective CPD while meeting national accreditation standards.
Instructional Methods
Using a combination of brief presentations and interactive learning techniques, we will review the role of the SPC for both online and in-person learning environments. Active learning techniques will include web-enabled audience participation techniques and case-based facilitated discussions. Tools and resources for effective SPC practices will be shared. Participants are welcome to bring CPD program ideas for discussion.
Target audience
Health professionals interested in developing CPD educational opportunities would benefit from an organized approach for effective SPC practices.
Learning Objective
1. Describe the essential roles of the SPC members in the planning, development, and delivery of CPD activities.
2. Discuss unique considerations for SPCs to use when developing virtual CPD activities.
3. Apply the ethical principles of the National Standard for Support of Accredited CPD activities (2018) as well as the Canadian Medical Association Guidelines for Physician Interaction with Industry (2007).
Keyword 1
continuing professional development
Keyword 2
scientific planning committee
Keyword 3
faculty development
Level of Training
CPD (faculty development, CME)
Abstract Themes
Continuing Medical Education
Additional Theme (First choice)
Faculty Development
Additional Theme (Second Choice)
Leadership
Additional Theme (Third Choice)
Authors
Presenter
Valerie Schulz
Janice Harvey
Term 1
Yes
Term 2
Yes
Term 3
Yes
Term 4
Yes
Term 5
Yes
Virtual Presentation Option
yes
