The EFRS CPD Committee explores and defines the evolving role and increasing importance of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in radiography practice. CPD is understood as a structured, reflective, and forward-looking process through which radiographers articulate its value in professional practice, critically evaluate their own learning and growth in line with service and patient needs, and develop actionable plans to strengthen CPD practices within their institutions or professional networks.
Chairperson's introduction
Christoph Kamp, Vienna / Austria
What Radiographers and their professional bodies are telling us
Karen Brage, Odense / Denmark
- Compare and contrast how national radiographer societies and individual radiographers perceive the purpose, value, and implementation of CPD.
- Interpret key findings from the surveys to identify trends, challenges, and gaps in CPD engagement across Europe.
- Discuss the implications of these findings for future CPD policy development, professional support structures, and educational planning.
Reframing CPD: From Compliance to Competence
Francis Zarb, Msida / Malta
- Understand current European and international frameworks guiding CPD in radiography.
- Critically evaluate the shift from mandatory CPD tracking to reflective, outcome-based models.
- Identify strategies to enhance personal engagement and professional accountability in CPD.
Creating Meaningful CPD in Clinical Radiography Practice: From Opportunities to Measurable Outcomes
Ruth Mary Strudwick, Ipswich / United Kingdom
- Explore innovative, practice-based models for embedding CPD into everyday clinical work and fostering a culture of continuous learning in radiography.
- Apply strategies and tools to assess and evidence the impact of CPD on professional performance, service quality, and patient outcomes.
- Critically reflect on how meaningful CPD initiatives can drive measurable improvements in clinical practice and career development.