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The Continuing Competency Program Validation (CCPV)
The Continuing Competency Program Validation (CCPV) monitors Licensed Practical Nurse participation in CLPNA's Continuing Competency Program (CCP). CCPV ensures accountability through assessment of the validity of a member’s CCP documents. CCPV also assesses how and if the Licensed Practical Nurse transferred their learning into practice.
Licensed Practical Nurses are selected at random to participate, and are required to provide proof of completion of their learning by completing the CCPV process. It is CLPNA’s goal that each Licensed Practical Nurse is selected to participate in the CCPV process at least once every five years. The CCPV selection is random, so it is possible that a member may be selected each year.
CCPV provides a learning opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses, as it assists the member in understanding how annual learning positively impacts ones nursing practice.
Why does CLPNA have a CCPV?
Licensed Practical Nurse participation is the CCPV is a mandatory part of registration with CLPNA under the Health Professions Act (HPA) Licensed Practical Nurse Alberta Regulation 2003, sections 22 (1-3), 23 (1-2). “Unprofessional conduct” is specifically defined in s.1(1)(pp) of the HPA to include the failure or refusal to comply with a continuing competency program. Accordingly, information regarding failure to comply with a continuing competency program may be forwarded to the Complaints Director and may be treated as a complaint under part IV of the HPA. In addition, if a Licensed Practical Nurse wishes to renew their Practice Permit with the CLPNA for the 2012 registration year, non-compliance with CCPV 2011 will be considered by the Registrar or the Registration and Competence Committee at the time of renewal.
Can I renew my Practice Permit if I don’t complete CCPV?
Pursuant to 40(2)(c) of the HPA, if a Licensed Practical Nurse submits application for renewal of CLPNA registration prior to December 31, they will not be provided with a Practice Permit on January 1 until CCPV requirements are met. After January 1, if the Licensed Practical Nurse has not submitted application for renewal of Practice Permit, registration is suspended and they are not authorized to practice as an LPN, pursuant to s. 39 of the HPA. The Licensed Practical Nurse must submit a complete application for a Practice Permit, a Reinstatement Fee, and CCPV requirements before February 1. With failure to do so, the Registrar may cancel their Practice Permit and registration, and the Registrar will do so without further notice pursuant to Section 43 of the HPA.
How do I complete the CCPV?
Members chosen to participate in the CCPV receive notification and instructions via email or direct mail.
It is recommended that selected members gather all of your learning information (i.e. learning plans, certificates, attendance records, Record of Professional Activities, etc.) for 2009 and 2010 prior to beginning your CCPV. If you do not have formal verification, you can document your learning on the Record of Professional Activities form. Use this form to track what you learned, how you completed this learning, and provide a summary of this learning. You can also view the “CCPV Step-by-Step” instructional video for additional help and information.
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VIDEO: "CCPV Step-by-Step"
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Where do I find the Learning Objectives/Competency Codes?
Your Learning Objectives/Competency Codes were stated by you in the Learning Plan section of your annual Registration Renewal. If you did not use the Competency Code, please see the Competency Profile to find the code that corresponds with your learning.
Follow these simple steps:
1. Find the major competency section that describes or applies to your learning (i.e., O-Gerontology Nursing)
2. Find the competency that applies to your focused learning (i.e., O-1 Aging Process and Health Problems)
3. Write "O-1" in Section A on the CCPV form
How many Learning Objectives are required per year on the CCPV form?
It is mandatory to submit two learning objectives per year for the previous two years.
My Learning Objective changed from what I stated on my Learning Plan, what do I do now?
If you completed learning objectives other than what you identified in the learning plan section of your registration renewal form for the stated year, please enter the competency code for the learning you completed.
If you did not keep copies of your previously submitted learning plans and require a copy, please complete and submit the Consent to Release Information Form with the processing fee to CLPNA.
What is valid for Verification of Learning?
Verification can include the following:
• Course certificates,
• In-service attendance records,
• Clear documentation on the Record of Professional Activities form.
What are some examples of learning and educational activities which can help me in achieving the objectives of my Learning Plan?
- In-service education or training
- Formal continuing education courses
- Courses leading to a degree or diploma
- Distance education
- Lectures
- Technical training
- Certificate training courses
- Seminars
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Staff training
- Teleconferences, Video conferences
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- Involvement in research Internet research and learning
- Teaching or lecturing in formal courses
- Attendance at nursing rounds
- Reading relevant journals, newsletters
- Certification related to the performance of a specific procedure or type of equipment
- Participation in Committee work
- Preceptoring and Mentoring students and new staff
- Observation / Buddy experience with other health care professional
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Educational activities not listed above may also be acceptable.
Questions regarding CCPV? Contact CLPNA at info@clpna.com, 780-484-8886 or 1-800-661-5877 (Toll Free in Alberta).
Quicklinks:
The Continuing Competency Program Validation (CCPV)
The Continuing Competency Program Validation (CCPV) monitors Licensed Practical Nurse participation in CLPNA's Continuing Competency Program (CCP). CCPV ensures accountability through assessment of the validity of a member’s CCP documents. CCPV also assesses how and if the Licensed Practical Nurse transferred their learning into practice.
Licensed Practical Nurses are selected at random to participate, and are required to provide proof of completion of their learning by completing the CCPV process. It is CLPNA’s goal that each Licensed Practical Nurse is selected to participate in the CCPV process at least once every five years. The CCPV selection is random, so it is possible that a member may be selected each year.
CCPV provides a learning opportunity for Licensed Practical Nurses, as it assists the member in understanding how annual learning positively impacts ones nursing practice.
Why does CLPNA have a CCPV?
Licensed Practical Nurse participation is the CCPV is a mandatory part of registration with CLPNA under the Health Professions Act (HPA) Licensed Practical Nurse Alberta Regulation 2003, sections 22 (1-3), 23 (1-2). “Unprofessional conduct” is specifically defined in s.1(1)(pp) of the HPA to include the failure or refusal to comply with a continuing competency program. Accordingly, information regarding failure to comply with a continuing competency program may be forwarded to the Complaints Director and may be treated as a complaint under part IV of the HPA. In addition, if a Licensed Practical Nurse wishes to renew their Practice Permit with the CLPNA for the 2012 registration year, non-compliance with CCPV 2011 will be considered by the Registrar or the Registration and Competence Committee at the time of renewal.
Can I renew my Practice Permit if I don’t complete CCPV?
Pursuant to 40(2)(c) of the HPA, if a Licensed Practical Nurse submits application for renewal of CLPNA registration prior to December 31, they will not be provided with a Practice Permit on January 1 until CCPV requirements are met. After January 1, if the Licensed Practical Nurse has not submitted application for renewal of Practice Permit, registration is suspended and they are not authorized to practice as an LPN, pursuant to s. 39 of the HPA. The Licensed Practical Nurse must submit a complete application for a Practice Permit, a Reinstatement Fee, and CCPV requirements before February 1. With failure to do so, the Registrar may cancel their Practice Permit and registration, and the Registrar will do so without further notice pursuant to Section 43 of the HPA.
How do I complete the CCPV?
Members chosen to participate in the CCPV receive notification and instructions via email or direct mail.
It is recommended that selected members gather all of your learning information (i.e. learning plans, certificates, attendance records, Record of Professional Activities, etc.) for 2009 and 2010 prior to beginning your CCPV. If you do not have formal verification, you can document your learning on the Record of Professional Activities form. Use this form to track what you learned, how you completed this learning, and provide a summary of this learning. You can also view the “CCPV Step-by-Step” instructional video for additional help and information.
FORMS:
VIDEO: "CCPV Step-by-Step"
WE'RE SORRY! Technical difficulties have prevented us from uploading the "CCPV Step-by-Step" Video.
Where do I find the Learning Objectives/Competency Codes?
Your Learning Objectives/Competency Codes were stated by you in the Learning Plan section of your annual Registration Renewal. If you did not use the Competency Code, please see the Competency Profile to find the code that corresponds with your learning.
Follow these simple steps:
1. Find the major competency section that describes or applies to your learning (i.e., O-Gerontology Nursing)
2. Find the competency that applies to your focused learning (i.e., O-1 Aging Process and Health Problems)
3. Write "O-1" in Section A on the CCPV form
How many Learning Objectives are required per year on the CCPV form?
It is mandatory to submit two learning objectives per year for the previous two years.
My Learning Objective changed from what I stated on my Learning Plan, what do I do now?
If you completed learning objectives other than what you identified in the learning plan section of your registration renewal form for the stated year, please enter the competency code for the learning you completed.
If you did not keep copies of your previously submitted learning plans and require a copy, please complete and submit the Consent to Release Information Form with the processing fee to CLPNA.
What is valid for Verification of Learning?
Verification can include the following:
• Course certificates,
• In-service attendance records,
• Clear documentation on the Record of Professional Activities form.
What are some examples of learning and educational activities which can help me in achieving the objectives of my Learning Plan?
- In-service education or training
- Formal continuing education courses
- Courses leading to a degree or diploma
- Distance education
- Lectures
- Technical training
- Certificate training courses
- Seminars
- Conferences
- Workshops
- Staff training
- Teleconferences, Video conferences
|
- Involvement in research Internet research and learning
- Teaching or lecturing in formal courses
- Attendance at nursing rounds
- Reading relevant journals, newsletters
- Certification related to the performance of a specific procedure or type of equipment
- Participation in Committee work
- Preceptoring and Mentoring students and new staff
- Observation / Buddy experience with other health care professional
|
Educational activities not listed above may also be acceptable.
Questions regarding CCPV? Contact CLPNA at info@clpna.com, 780-484-8886 or 1-800-661-5877 (Toll Free in Alberta).