Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is defined as a well-structured program of further education for graduates in professional occupations.
The SPA CPD Policy is designed to ensure all members regularly update their clinical skills, business skills and professional knowledge.
Members must undertake 20 points of CPD, Associate Members – 10 points of CPD activity each year in order to be able to renew their membership.
Examples of Activities that qualify for CPD Points
Activity | Points | Evidence |
SCENAR Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Sport Injuries, Woman’s Health, Equine Live seminars, including Refresher courses, held by a RITM Authorized Trainer | 10 points | Proof of attendance |
SCENAR Online Training | 5 points | Proof of subscription/Invoice |
SCENAR Webinar | 1 point per hour | Proof of subscription/Invoice |
SCENAR Workshops | 1 point per hour | Proof of attendance |
SCENAR Conference Attendance | 32 points | Proof of attendance |
Professional development though paid subscription to journals related to clinical practice and business management of the clinic | 5 points per subscription | Proof of subscription |
Business Management Course – 20+ hours | 10 points | Proof of attendance |
Volunteer work in charitable events, sports events and community based projects treating with SCENAR | 1 point per hour | Written evidence of participation by group leader |
Professional development though participation in exhibitions, sport events, shows, etc, promoting SCENAR technology | 5 points | Proof of attendance |
Writing a published article related to SCENAR | 10 points | Copy of the article |
Presentation at a seminar, workshop or conference | 10 points | Proof of presentation |
Replying to questions and discussions in the RITM forum | 1 point for reply | Screenshot of the reply/discussion |
Attendance at SPA Annual AGM | 5 points | Proof of attendance |
Completion of First Aid (HLTAID003), CPR (HLTAID0031) Courses | 5 points | Proof of completion |
Attendance at Training Course, Seminar or Workshop on complementary modalities or techniques, including Anatomy & Physiology, that can enhance the effectiveness of SCENAR Therapy | 1 point per hour | Proof of attendance |