Continuing professional development : a comparison between Malta and UK : a position paper

Abstract

Change is ahead for Occupational Therapists, generated by issues from both outside and inside the profession. Not only is the pace of changing accelerating m the world generally and the health service specifically, but traditional methods of providing (;are and rehabilitation are being modernised. This presents an exciting challenge and the need to reflect on both individual practice and the practice of the profession as a whole has never been greater. As professionals we need to be able to respond quickly to changes within market conditions, to client requirements and to the influences of government policies. In this position paper, I will focus on continuing professional development (CPD) and therefore, the concept or lifelong learning will be highlighted.