What continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities does SSHIA offer?
Continuing professional development is essential for health informatics professionals to keep pace with rapidly evolving technologies, standards, and practices.
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SSHIA offers a structured CPD programme for members, including:
- Monthly webinars on current topics in health informatics (free for members)
- Annual SSHIA Conference — a major professional development event featuring keynote speakers, workshops, and networking
- Short courses and workshops throughout the year on emerging topics
- Online self-paced courses on the SSHIA e-learning platform
- Journal club — monthly discussions of recent health informatics research
- Peer learning groups — facilitated small-group learning communities for members with shared interests
SSHIA CPD activities are assigned CPD points. Members are encouraged to accumulate at least 20 CPD points per year to maintain their professional standing.
SSHIA CPD records are maintained in the member portal. You can view your CPD history and download a CPD transcript under My Profile > CPD Record. CPD transcripts are useful for job applications, performance reviews, and professional registration renewals.
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