5.3 Explain why continuing professional development is important

Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care
Unit: Promote personal development in care settings
Learning outcome: 5 Be able to use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development
Assessment criteria: 5.3 Explain why continuing professional development is important

• Continual professional development is important because:
  • It ensures that your knowledge and skills stay up to date
  • It ensures that your practice is lawful
  • It supports you to continually improve your practice
  • It can improve your confidence
  • It can help you to stay interested and motivated