Common use of Continuing Professional Development Clause in Contracts

Continuing Professional Development. The employer acknowledges a commitment to supporting the continued safe practice of its workforce and to supporting opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills which will benefit the patient, organisational effectiveness, and workforce. 29.1 The employer shall grant professional development leave of up to 20 hours per calendar year for full time employees that can be accumulated up to two years (maximum of 40 hours). This amount shall be pro-rated for part-time employees where they have concurrent employment as an Anaesthetic Technician.(see Schedule) For alternate arrangements at Bay of Plenty District see Schedule Three, 29.2 Grants, scholarships, reimbursement and leave practices in existence prior to this collective agreement, shall continue in place in Districts where they apply. 29.3 Professional development leave will be granted at T1 rate and can apply on weekends or off duty days 29.4 Where the employer requires employees to attend classes of instruction or examinations as part of their education the time so occupied shall be deemed to form part of their hours of work. 29.5 The employer will ensure it has sufficient funds to allow APEX members to participate in continuing professional development. 29.6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee Each District shall establish a CPD Committee to identify priorities and provide advice on professional development activity for the Districts Anaesthetic Technician workforce.

Continuing Professional Development. The employer acknowledges a commitment to supporting the continued safe practice of its workforce and to supporting opportunities for the development of knowledge and skills which will benefit the patient, organisational effectiveness, and workforce. 29.1 The employer shall grant professional development leave of up to 20 hours per calendar year for full time employees that can be accumulated up to two years (maximum of 40 hours). This amount shall be pro-rated for part-time employees where they have concurrent employment as an Anaesthetic Technician.(see Technician. (see Schedule) For alternate arrangements at Bay of Plenty District see Schedule Three, 29.2 Grants, scholarships, reimbursement and leave practices in existence prior to this collective agreement, shall continue in place in Districts where they apply. 29.3 Professional development leave will be granted at T1 rate and can apply on weekends or off duty days 29.4 Where the employer requires employees to attend classes of instruction or examinations as part of their education the time so occupied shall be deemed to form part of their hours of work. 29.5 The employer will ensure it has sufficient funds to allow APEX members to participate in continuing professional development. 29.6 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Committee Each District shall establish a CPD Committee to identify priorities and provide advice on professional development activity for the Districts Anaesthetic Technician workforce. This committee will include APEX representatives.