Social Media in the Contemporary CPD Climate: Why is it easier than you think to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities

Brock Cook; Merrolee Penman; Anita L Hamilton; Lenora Coolhaas; Allison Sullivan; Trina Phuah

doi:10.1111/1440-1630.12062

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Social Media in the Contemporary CPD Climate: Why is it easier than you think to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities

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Social Media in the Contemporary CPD Climate: Why is it easier than you think to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities

Brock Cook, Merrolee Penman, Anita L Hamilton, Lenora Coolhaas, Allison Sullivan and Trina Phuah

Australian occupational therapy journal, Vol.60(Supplement 1), pp.134-135

Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, 25th (Adelaide, Australia, 24-Jul-2013–26-Jul-2013)

2013

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.12062

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Clinical Sciences

Public Health and Health Services

social media

occupational therapy services

Introduction: Occupational therapists need to align with evidence-based practice as well as meet the continuing professional development (CPD) requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). There has been rapid growth in the technologies used to provide CPD. Occupational therapists need to overcome barriers and embrace social media as a vessel for providing relevant, effective, accessible and cost-efficient learning opportunitiesAims: The aim of this poster is to demonstrate how social media (specifically Facebook, Twitter and blogs) provides a mechanism for CPD. It will draw attention to the range of CPD activities available and empower occupational therapists to overcome barriers to engagement. Method: Occupational therapists internationally are using the OT4OT and sister 4OT Facebook pages to share experiences, ask questions, offer resources, and brainstorm ideas and solutions. Twitter is experiencing growth, from tweeting at conferences to newly launched monthly tweet chats. Networked blogs are becoming more common as a readily accessible repository of shared experiences, resources and knowledge. Practice implications: Social media enables practitioners to effectively fulfil up to 25 hours of the CPD required for National Registration. The category of 'online learning involving discussion, chat rooms, contribution to list-serves' covers all aspects of professional use of social media. Conclusion: With the introduction of AHPRA, occupational therapists will increasingly be seeking new ways to meet CPD requirements but may be unsure of what social media has to offer. This poster provides practical examples of social media usage to illustrate the range of CPD opportunities available.

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Title: Social Media in the Contemporary CPD Climate: Why is it easier than you think to take advantage of these valuable learning opportunities
Authors: Brock Cook (Author) - Queensland Health
Merrolee Penman (Author)
Anita L Hamilton (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Lenora Coolhaas (Author) - Barwon Health
Allison Sullivan (Author) - American International College, United States
Trina Phuah (Author) - Yooralla ComTEC
Publication details: Australian occupational therapy journal, Vol.60(Supplement 1), pp.134-135
Conference details: Occupational Therapy Australia National Conference, 25th (Adelaide, Australia, 24-Jul-2013–26-Jul-2013)
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia
Date published: 2013
DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12062
ISSN: 0045-0766
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health - Occupational Therapy; Engage Research Lab; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99447755802621
Output Type: Abstract

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