BEYOND CE:Regulating Competency in a Dynamic Profession

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Colorado’s Approach to Continuing Professional

Competency

Learning Objectives

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Provide an overview on: • Colorado’s Continuing Professional

Development (CPD) Program for social workers

• Professional Practice Rubric for social workers

• Reflective Self-Assessment Tools (RSAT) used for other professions

Continuing Professional Development Timeline

Complete RSAT

Sept 1, 2017Create

Learning Plan & Learning Objectives

Complete Learning Activities 40 PDH

Finalize Learning Plan & Document

PDA

Attest & Renew

Aug 31, 2019

New Cycle Begins Sept 1, 2019 - Aug

31 2021

Audit of Compliance

Step 1: Complete Professional Practice Rubric

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“A reflective practice tool that identifies the foundational knowledge areas of the profession and 3 levels of practice and skill advancement”

• Self-assessment• Use Board approved form on

website• PDF fill-in format

Retain either electronically or by paper

Professional Practice Rubric

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• Not given to the Board

Self Scored

• Guides the creation of learning goals• Work toward goals during renewal

period

Learning Goals

Rubric has Two Sections

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Competency Dimensions

• 7 Dimensions• 3 Levels of

Practice• Novice,

Autonomous & Expert

Practice Description

• Short Answer Questions

• Specific to Licensee’s Practice

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• Professional Practice• Communication and Critical Thinking• Values and Ethics• Cultural Competence• Professional Relationship• Professional Identity• Professional Knowledge

Section 1: Competency Dimensions

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One section of the Values and Ethics Dimension

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One section of the Professional Relationship Dimension

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•Short answer format - 7 questions

•Asks thoughtful questions to focus licensee on goals of his/her practice

Section 2: Practice Description

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Practice Description Section for Social Workers

Step 2: Create Learning Goals

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S - specific, significant, stretching

M - measurable, meaningful, motivational

A - agreed upon, attainable, achievable, acceptable, action-oriented

R - realistic, relevant, reasonable, rewarding, results-oriented

T - time-based, time-bound, timely, tangible, trackable

Step 3: Complete Learning Activities

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Coursework Consultation Supervision

Presenting Volunteer Service Publication

Independent Learning

Examples of other Self Assessment Tools

Colorado has several

versions of self assessment

forms

•Mental Health Professions

•Speech-Language Pathologists

•Naturopathic Doctors•Physical Therapists•Occupational Therapists

•Occupational Therapy Assistants

•Podiatrists

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Self Assessment for CAC

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Self Assessment for Speech-Language Pathologists

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Self Assessment for Speech-Language Pathologists

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Self Assessment for Naturopathic Doctors

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Self Assessment for Naturopathic Doctors

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Goals Suggestion Table

Visit Our Website

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For more information:Colorado.gov/dora/dpo

Continuing Competency Helpdesk• Dora_dpo_continued

competency@state.co.us

• 303-894-2363