Key Learnings from the CCP Verification
The CRNS is currently engaged in completing the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Verification Process for the 2024 registration year (December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024). Registrants were randomly selected for the verification process and received email notifications throughout the process.
Here are some of the key learnings that stood out when CCP learning plans were reviewed:
- Be clear and specific when setting your learning goals.
Rather than including a general statement such as, “attending learning sessions,” try “I plan to attend our unit’s Annual Education Day.” Your CCP learning plan is available year-round, so you can always add session details later. The more detail you include, the easier it will be to track your progress and complete a self-evaluation, plus it will be a great asset later if you're selected for verification.
Additional learning goal tips:
- Learning goals should align with the most appropriate practice standard. Each registrant is required to review the applicable practice standards document for their designation each year including the indicators underneath each practice standard. Select the standard that best aligns with your learning goal.
- Learning goals should not be about what you intend to teach others, be a ‘copy and paste’ of the indicator statements included below the practice standards for your designation, and should not outline performance expectations of your job (being on time and ready to provide care/ wearing your nametag at work/ listening to your clients when they report symptoms/ completing assessments of the clients, etc.).
- Learning activities should also be specific.
General terms like courses, textbooks, articles or online sessions aren’t enough. Instead, include full details like the course name, provider, dates and how it applies to your role. It may be an online learning session offered by your employer providing certification for the first time in a specific skillset that applies to your context of care. More detail helps to clearly connect your learning goals to your activities.
Additional learning activity tip:
- Activity dates must fall within the specified timeframes for the registration year. The verification process that is underway was for December 1, 2023 to November 30, 2024 so activities that were completed prior to that timeframe are not applicable, nor are activities you target for 2025.
- Learning plan evaluation.
The evaluation allows you to reflect on what you learned through the specific learning activities that you completed while also detailing how the learning has impacted your practice.
Additional evaluation tip:
- What do I do now that is different or better because of what I learned?; or,
- Why was it meaningful and valuable in helping me be more competent in my role?
Overall, the Practice and Education team was impressed with the quality of the learning plans and the positive response to feedback and coaching. The findings of the CCP Verification process are being shared ahead of the renewal period so registrants can incorporate these learnings into their 2025 CCP Learning Plan.
The Practice and Education Nursing Advisors can guide and support you on how to develop and complete the CCP learning plan. They can be reached by email practiceadvice@crns.ca or phone at 1-800-667-9945 or 306-359-4227.