Common use of Continuing Professional Development Clause in Contracts

Continuing Professional Development. The ongoing technical/scientific development within the associated fields may require qualified staff to attend national and international conferences in order to maintain their ongoing technical/scientific competence. The employee then has the obligation of bringing back the latest developments and incorporating any new knowledge into the strategic development of their department. Attendance at the conferences is to be balanced against the operational requirements of the DHB and requires the prior approval of the employer. Forward planning and cooperation between management and staff is fundamental to ensuring CPD requirements are met. Funding and leave will be managed in a fair and equitable manner.

Continuing Professional Development. The ongoing technical/scientific development within the associated fields may require qualified staff to attend national and international conferences in order to maintain their ongoing technical/scientific competence. The employee then has the obligation of bringing back the latest developments and incorporating any new knowledge into the strategic development of their department. Attendance at the conferences is to be balanced against the operational requirements of the DHB and requires the prior approval of the employer. Forward planning and cooperation between management and staff is fundamental to ensuring CPD requirements are met. Funding and leave will be managed in a fair and equitable manner.