FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CPD APPLICATION PROCESS.......
Why should you bother to complete the ACPSM CPD application form?
With more 'therapists' marketing themselves as Sports specialists it is important that you have something that makes you stand out from the rest and demonstrates that you have a experience of working in the Sporting environment. The ACPSM accrediation levels are internationally recognised by the Internation Federation of Sports Physiotherapists, the British Olympic Association and Sporting Governing Bodies.
For forthcoming sporting events and job opportunities, employers will be using the CPD levels as essential criteria on their job descriptions to ensure that they can be confident in the physiotherapists sporting experience. Without an ACPSM CPD level in the future you may not be able to apply for such working opportunities.
Are you worried about a lengthly application process?
If you are considering filling out an application form but are apprehensive or not sure what information to include, you can now go to the CPD page and download examples to demonstrate the type of information required in a Bronze, Silver and Gold application. Obviously these examples are not exhaustive but should give you an idea what the assessment panel are looking for.
Are you having difficulty finding a mentor? Or do you have a mentor who is not ACPSM member or has not done the CPD levels themselves?
If this is the case it is not a problem that should prevent you from submitting your application form.Ideally your mentor should be an ACPSM member that has more sports experience than you i.e has a higher CPD level. However in the short term it does not matter if your mentor is an ACPSM member that has not applied for the CPD pathway yet. Obviously we would encourage you to try to select an ACPSM member as your mentor, however in some situations this is not possible - i.e lone practioners. In cases like this please state on your application form your circumstances.
Do you need a mentor but not sure where to start looking?
If you are trying to work out how to find a mentor there are a few options avaliable to you;
- You can look on the Role of Honour to find the name of a physiotherapist. Click here
- You can search the database to find members who have achieved a CPD level and then contact them to see if they would be happy to act as your mentor.
- You could contact your Regional Rep to see if they know of physiotherapists in your area who are happy to act as mentors
- You could put a request on the Members Forum CPD + Mentor page requesting for a mentor - maybe with an interest in a specific sport.
If you still have questions that need answering try looking on the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page or contact the following committee members:
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