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Chapter 4 Cont
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- ECSA will conduct random audits of up to 10% of the CPD records of all registered persons in the different categories of registration annually.
- If selected for audit, registered persons will be required to send, within four weeks of initial notification, verification of their CPD activities.
- Where the CPD activity was presented by any other provider, proof of approval of the activity from the recognised voluntary association together with proof of attendance must be submitted.
- The audit of CPD submissions will be done by members of ECSA’s Registration and Professional Advisory Committees
- Registered persons being audited will be advised of the outcome
- Those who do not pass the audit will have their record and verification documentation referred to the relative Registration Committee or Professional Advisory Committee for decision.
- Possible actions that may be taken by ECSA are given below
- Approval of Providers of CPD Activities
Main Aspects are
- Recognised VAs and Accredited Tertiary Educational Institutions
- All other recognised bodies
- Responsibility of registered persons
- Assurance by VAs
- Approval of activities by other bodies
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11.4 Assurance by VAs
- The activity should serve to maintain or enhance the knowledge, skills and competence of all those who participate in it.
- The activity should meet an educational and developmental need and provide an effective learning experience for the participants.
- The (type of) participants or group of participants must be specified and where appropriate, the discipline should also be specified.
- The depth and breadth of the subject matter covered must be appropriate with sufficient time for discussion.
- The subject covered should provide a balanced view and should not be unduly promotional.
- The presenters should have proven practical and academic experience and be good communicators.
- Evaluation forms for obtaining feedback from participants on the activity must be provided for rating of the relevance, quality and effectiveness of the activity.
To obtain approval:
- Private Providers of CPD activities will be required to submit their proposed activity to the recognised voluntary association for that discipline or category of registration, who will arrange for assessment of the content and CPD credit value thereof.
- Applications for approval of CPD activities must be submitted to the appropriate recognised voluntary association
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- Require the registered person to follow an approved remedial programme of continuing professional development within a period prescribed by ECSA.
- Removing the registered person’s name from the relevant register
- Role of Recognised Voluntary Associations
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- Process of Renewal of Registration
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