Speak Out Feb 2017

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2 PLAN

DEVELOP YOUR PLAN TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

DETERMINE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NEEDS AND GOALS

• Investigate and identify appropriate and evidence-based resources and opportunities • Prioritise goals and activities • Consider time and resources in planning a realistic PD action plan that will allow you to achieve the main priorities you have set

Consider: • Current areas of professional practice – What skills do I need now? • Anticipated future areas of practice – What skills might I need in the future? • Gaps in knowledge • Extending skills along a continuum, through; Core practice Practice progression Advanced • Individual need • Organisational needs

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT To maintain currency of knowledge and to extend your professional

ACTION YOUR PLAN PARTICIPATE, ACCESS, ENGAGE IN PD

luation of progress toward s AND REVIEW S ARE DYNAMIC

practice skills as a speech pathologist

• Independent study • Workshops • Conferences • Research and quality improvement activities

l my professional development impact or my practice? How will I measure this (e.g., -based evidence)? • Log PD for personal professional and Association (PSR) purposes • Reassessment of progress

Such as:

• Mentoring • Peer support • Professional supervision • Online courses • Credentialing • Postgraduate courses • Member communities • Mastering technology • Shadowing • Observation • Special interest groups • Social media

• Webinars • Teaching • Presenting

and review of current professional needs in revisiting and redeveloping your PD action plan

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