A guide for aspiring BASRaT Members
What is continuing professional development?
The term continuing professional development (CPD) is used to describe the process to maintain,
develop and enhance skills, knowledge and competence in order to continually improve your clinical ability.
Demonstrating continued professional development is incredibly important, because the
demand for quality, accountability and efficacy of practice has never been greater. It is
essential that Sport Rehabilitators can demonstrate that they are keeping
abreast of new knowledge, techniques and developments related to their professional practice,
so you can prove that you provide the best quality service to your clients.
What are the BASRaT CPD requirements?
In order to maintain BASRaT membership you would be required to have demonstrated participation in at least 20 hours CPD activity every two years. This cannot be all from one
single course, that is, if undertaking an MSc or similar course, can only count
for a maximum of 15 hours CPD over the two years. This maximum allocation of hours is only
on approval of the BASRaT CPD Officer. Transcripts of content of all
courses participated in, along with details of the tutors and number of hours completed on the
course, must be submitted to BASRaT for approval when requested during an annual audit from a selection of members.
What courses are suitable and how are they credited?
At the present time attendance on any relevant clinically related course can be claimed
against CPD requirements. Each individual course will be taken on merit and attain a
value in CPD hours based up various criteria. The value of each
course in terms of CPD hours will be judged on a number of factors, these will include the course
tutor(s); the academic level of the course; the nature of the course (lecture/practical) and if
the course was examined (with proof of passing being required).
How is CPD recorded?
All members are required to maintain their own CPD record and have the option to do this via their own Member home page within BASRaT.org and using BASRaT guidelines and templates. This enables the member to compile a summary of their hours which the BASRaT CPD Officer will then assess during an annual audit of members' records.
What if I wanted a career break?
If for some reason members have to or want to stop practicing for a
period of time, then the CPD requirements remain the same. If that
period out of clinical practice is longer than 24 months you would
need to reprove your competency. (conditions apply)
Who do I talk to about CPD?
If you have any questions regarding any aspect of CPD, please
read all the information on this website before contacting
the BASRaT CPD officer via the contact page.
Full members may be able to access further detailed
information regarding issues of CPD
by logging into the Members Area.
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