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Spotlight on ... UpToDate and CPD credits

Did you know that when you view clinical topics on UpToDate, you are ‘awarded’ CPD credits?

You need to have a personal account to enable this. If you don’t already have a personal login you need to:

Open UpToDate via the Windows start menu on any Trust computer.
Under where it says East Cheshire NHS Trust in the top right hand corner, click 'Register'.
Complete the form and choose a username and password.

With your personal account you will be able to:

Access UpToDate from a home PC or via the mobile/tablet app.
Bookmark your favourite topics.
Keep a record of your search history and redeem resulting CPD credits.

Once you start accumulating CPD/CME points, they will show in the top right-hand corner, to redeem them simply follow the instructions. You will need to demonstrate how you used the information through ticking a few boxes.

Using UpToDate can help show that you are keeping knowledge and skills current and learning about the latest, evidence based developments in your speciality and is a great way of demonstrating continued professional development in preparing for appraisal or revalidation.
If you would like a demo of UpToDate in your area please contact Clinical Outreach Librarian Holly Cook on: holly.cook3@nhs.net.

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