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HOME >>PROFESSIONAL
STANDARDS
Professional Development is an essential part of maintaining an
effective registry of qualified professionals. Following are some of the most common questions from our Registered members
about their Professional Development obligations:
1. Why
do I need Professional Development Credits?
2. How many PDCs do I need?
3. Can I renew my membership
if I haven't been able to earn the required PDCs?
4. How do I know if a continuing education
course will be accepted for PDCs?
5. What can I do if I am unable to attend continuing education events?
6. Can I earn PDCs other than through continuing education?
1. Why do I need Professional Development Credits?
All professional associations require
their members to continually upgrade their skills and knowledge
and contribute to their profession. Professional development
requirements demonstrate professional credibility to the general public,
government, and insurance agencies. Our requirements are consistent
with those of comparable professional associations.
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2. How many PDCs do I need?
Registered members are required to accumulate an average of 15 PDCs per
year or a total of 30 credits per 2-year period (currently covering January 1,
2021 to December 31, 2022). A maximum of
15 additional credits can be carried forward to the next period.
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3. Can I renew my membership if I haven't been able to earn the
required PDCs?
Yes, you can renew your membership as long as you explain your specific
situation on the second page of the calculation form. A representative
will contact you later to discuss your situation and work with you to
develop a plan to meet your PDC requirements.
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4. How do I know if a continuing education course will be accepted for PDCs?
CSH recognizes many post-graduate courses in advance and these are highlighted
with a ü
on the CSH Calendar of Educational
Opportunities. Sponsors of other homeopathic courses and events
are invited to apply for advance approval by contacting our
office. Events that have been pre-approved for Professional Development Credits (PDCs)
receive authorization to include CSH recognition in their promotion of that event.
Other post-graduate education seminars and courses will be considered on an individual basis.
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5. What can I do if I am unable to attend continuing education events?
Many of our members find it difficult to attend graduate-level
seminars and other educational events in order to collect continuing
education credits. Online courses can provide an obvious alternative.
At this time, CSH recognizes several online Continuing Education courses
that meet our standards for our members’ continuing education,
listed HERE.
Please remember that documentation of successful completion from
the sponsor must be included when you claim any of these events towards
you Professional Development Credit (PDC) requirements.
Other online courses will be considered on an individual basis. If
educational credits are important for you, please enquire about specific events
before committing to them.
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6. Can I earn PDCs other than by attending continuing education events?
On-going Professional Development can also take the form of contributing
to the homeopathic profession or providing service to the homeopathic
community. See our Professional
Development Requirements for details and suggested
activities. We are also open to other ideas, which will be
considered on an individual basis.
There are many ways to contribute to the homeopathic profession,
such as by increasing the body of knowledge in homeopathy through
teaching, writing, or research.
You can also earn PDCs through service to the homeopathic community.
Have you considered volunteering with CSH or our affiliates to work on specific projects or
committees? Most of these volunteer positions can be filled long-distance
via e-mail and teleconferences.
Also, Homeopathy
Awareness Month offers many opportunities for Registered members to
accumulate PDCs. Your Awareness activities will be calculated on an
individual basis, based on the length of the event; the amount of
preparation; additional promotion (e.g., an announcement in the local
paper); and any additional features (e.g., discount coupons or a draw for
a beginners' book). Possible Awareness Month activities range from giving an
introductory talk to information booths, meet-n-greets, mini-clinics, or
an open house, or media promotion. Contact the Homeopathy
Awareness co-ordinator for details or to share your ideas.
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How to
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in Canada
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and
during
Homeopathy
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