Section 2: Self-Learning Activities

Section 2: Self-Learning activities are planned to address specific needs, enhance awareness of new evidence potentially relevant to practice or enhance the quality of multiple systems. Section 2 activities do not require approval by an accredited CPD provider.

Planned Learning
Initiated by a physician (independently or in collaboration with peers or mentors) to address a need, problem, issue or goal relevant to their professional practice. Activities include:

• Fellowships
• Formal courses
• Personal learning projects (PLP)
• Traineeships

Scanning
Used by a physician to enhance their awareness of new evidence, perspectives or discoveries that are potentially relevant to their professional practice. Activities include:

• Journal reading
• Podcasts, audiotapes, videotapes
• Internet searching
• InfoPOEMs
  

Systems Learning
Stimulated by participation in activities such as setting practice standards, patient safety, continuous quality improvement; curriculum development; assessment tools and strategy development; examination board membership; or peer review. Activities include:

• Practice guideline development
• Quality care/patient safety committee
• Curriculum development
• Examination development
• Peer assessment