Objective Activity

Ever considered creating a virtual CPD group with your colleagues?

The GOsC has been running webinars in which osteopaths have been trying out CPD activities that will meet the requirements of the new CPD scheme. One of the case-based discussion webinar groups found the experience so positive, they are continuing …

Objective Activity

‘Clinical audit should improve my patient care’

Penny Dathan volunteered as an ‘Early Adopter’ – osteopaths who have been trialling elements of the new CPD scheme in groups in online workshops and then sharing learning and tips with peers. Penny qualified from the British School of Osteopathy …

Objective Activity

Case-based discussion – Carlisle Osteopathic Group

The group used role play to explore scenarios that members had encountered in practice to reflect on different approaches.

Introduction

Members of the Carlisle CPD Group work in a variety of types of practices – including sole practice and practice …

Objective Activity

Case-based discussion – Lymm osteopaths

Discussion of a hypothetical case history, followed by group discussion of learning points and the Osteopathic Practice Standards.

Introduction

Members of the Lymm CPD Group work in a variety of types of practices – including sole practice and practice with …

Objective Activity

Peer observation – Carlisle Osteopathic Group

How a group of osteopaths undertook peer observation.

Summary

This example of a peer observation was developed by a group of around 10 osteopaths, some of whom work together in a group practice and others who are sole practitioners or …

Case-based discussion Objective Activity / Template

Case-based discussion – worked up example

Download the pdf for a hypothetical example of a case-based discussion between two osteopaths.

Case-based discussion Objective Activity

Case-based discussions are ‘so relevant to what we do’

Tom Munden

24th July 2018

Tom Munden graduated from the British School (now the University College) of Osteopathy in 1988. At the start of his career, he was an associate, based in Kent, and then had his own multidisciplinary practice for 22 years. For the …

Objective Activity Peer observation

Planning for peer observation

Clare Conley

22nd December 2017

Managing Editor of the osteopath magazine, Clare Conley, explores the resources available to plan and carry out peer observation.

In the new CPD scheme that will start in autumn 2018, you’ll need to carry out at least one objective activity …

Objective Activity Peer observation

‘Observations are time well spent’

Mary Bridger

19th December 2017

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Objective Activity Peer observation / Workbook

Peer Observation Workbook

Peer observation is an example of 'an objective activity' – it’s a means of getting objective feedback on your practice from a colleague, enabling you to reflect on what you do and to consider how you might enhance your practice.