Return to practice framework
The CSP recognises that physiotherapists who have had a career break may need a programme of reorientation and updating before/when returning to work. The CSP has developed a framework for return to clinical practice programmes that sets out basic principles which Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Trusts should adopt when developing such programmes. These include:
- Underpinning by the CSP's work on CPD, the qualifying curriculum framework and individual learning outcomes
- Partnership between HEIs and Trusts in delivery of the programmes
- Identifying individual learning needs and producing learning contracts
- Offering a wide range of learning delivery methods
- Formal assessment.
The framework provides guidance to potential and existing providers of educational opportunities and the CSP is keen to be seen as a partner in these processes.
