Professional Development Portfolio Guide with Essential Practice Competencies
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PDP Policy Update: CDR has expanded CPEU limits for activity type 175 (Recorded Pre-approved CE) from 30 CPEUs for RDs, 20 CPEUs for DTRs to 45 CPEUs for RDs and 30 CPEUs for DTRs for all cycles currently active. Starting with cycles beginning June 2, 2021, the maximum CPEUs will return to 30 CPEUs for RDs and 20 for DTRs. Please note that In order for a recording to be eligible for credit, the recorded presentation must have been either pre-approved by CDR for credit when it was presented live or offered by one of CDR’s accredited CPE providers. In addition, the recording must be listened to/viewed within 3 years of the original date of the live presentation (e.g., a recording of a presentation given on September 15, 2016, could be viewed for credit through September 14, 2019.)
Dream Wizard: A demo version of the Goal Wizard that will allow you to go through the Goal Wizard process so that you have an idea of how this process helps you develop and submit your Step 1 Learning Plan. Click here to access the Dream Wizard.
The Learning Plan is to be submitted no later than 120 days after completing your first activity on your current 5 year recertification cycle. Please see our 120 Day Calculator to see when you will need to submit your Learning Plan.
Click here for an interactive Flash presentation that explains the PDP Process
Below you will find examples of completed PDP forms. These have been filled out with respect to practitioners of varied career paths, including those not currently employed in the field of dietetics. First we will present three examples of the entire PDP process, then specific examples for each of the five steps.
| Step One |
Learning Plan Using The Goal Wizard Tool |
| Step Two | Activity Log Practitioner Examples |
| Step Three | Professional Development Evaluation? Practitioner Examples
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| Background of the Portfolio Project | |
| Benefits of the Portfolio | |
| For Further Reading | |
| Preceptor Confirmation & Self-Reflection Form | |
| Sponsored Independent Learning Contract | |
Comments regarding the Professional Development Portfolio Guide and forms? E-mail cdr@eatright.org.