Continous Professional Development (CPD)
Empowering Health Workers with Lifelong Learning
At Busoga Health Forum (BHF), we recognize that the strength of our healthcare system lies in the knowledge and skills of its providers. Our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) program is designed to provide frontline health workers with up-to-date, evidence-based training that sharpens their competence and boosts the quality of healthcare delivery across the Busoga region.
Through weekly learning sessions, interactive workshops, and accessible online resources, we foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth for medical professionals, students, and health practitioners alike.
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FAQs
The CPD program is a weekly initiative by BHF that provides ongoing medical education to health workers in the Busoga region. It aims to improve healthcare quality by keeping practitioners up-to-date with the latest evidence-based practices.
The program uses multiple delivery methods including:
- Weekly Sessions: Covering key medical topics and updates.
- Interactive Workshops: Hands-on, practical learning with peer engagement.
- Case Studies: Applied learning through real-world scenarios.
- Online Resources: Webinars, e-learning modules, and downloadable materials for flexible access.
The program is open to a broad range of participants including:
- Medical professionals registered with UMDPC, AHPC, and UNMC
- Academia and students
- Public health practitioners
- Non-health practitioners interested in public health development
The curriculum spans over 30 critical areas including:
- Pediatrics, General Medicine, Psychiatry, Surgery
- Nutrition, Infection Prevention, Emergency Care
- Public Health, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Pain Management, and more.
The CPD program runs for 52 weeks with regular weekly sessions and additional workshops. It is structured to allow consistent learning and ongoing evaluation of participant progress.
Yes, participants earn CPD points weekly, which are recognized by health professional councils and can contribute to professional certification and license renewal.
Evaluation methods include:
- Pre- and post-training assessments
- Participant and trainer feedback
- Community health outcome tracking
Yes, the program is implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and other partners such as health associations, NGOs, and academic institutions.