• According to the Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA) all registered health professionals are required to engage in CPD activities and accumulate 30 CEUs per 12 month period, of which at least 5 CEUs should be for ethics, human rights and medical law. Accrued CEUs for CPD activities will be valid for a period of 24 months from the date that the activity took place / ended. Health professionals should aim to accumulate a balance of 60 CEUs by the end of their second year of registration and thereafter “top up”. The requirement for compliance is to reach and MAINTAIN a level of 60 CEUs of which at least 10 CEUs should be for ethics, human rights and medical law at all times. Continue reading
CEU/CPD
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
PAN recognises that we as psychologists and psychological counsellors have an obligation to our clients to maintain an acceptable standard of care. We therefore have to maintain current knowledge and keep skills active as well as acquire new levels of knowledge, skills and ethical attitudes. This would enhance our professional practice and promote professional integrity. Participation in continued professional development (CPD) programmes is an important way for practitioners to avoid professional isolation, to broaden horizons and be more aware of trends in mental health care.
PAN is registered as an accredited service provider and therefore we would like to inform our members about the following related to