Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

CPD for Conferences, Events & Training

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences (CSFS) encourages all its members to undertake suitable continuing professional development (CPD).

Organisations offering relevant training courses may apply for approval of these courses by CSFS. Courses do not necessarily have to be directly relevant to the competence of the delegate, they can also provide important awareness information that enables the delegate to function in the wider forensic contexts.

There are several benefits to registering your training under the CSFS Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Scheme:

  • Aims and objectives of the course are independently assessed
  • Approved courses may carry the CSFS CPD logo on all marketing and promotional material
  • Approved courses are listed on the CSFS website with links to the course provider’s page (see section below)
  • Approved courses are allocated CSFS CPD points
  • With the advent of the Forensic Science Regulation Act and the continuing need for accreditation CPD has never been more vital.

If you would like to find out more about CSFS CPD for your courses please contact info@csofs.org

All Society led conferences, seminars, lectures and workshops are CPD approved.  For CSFS members their CPD log will automatically be updated with all relevant CPD points from Society events that they attend. These can be used to help attain and maintain Professional status.

 

Ongoing Development

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in this context refers to personal development that everyone should carry out throughout their career. It is widely recognised that maintenance of skills and knowledge over time plays an important part in ensuring that standards of practice are current and that competence in the role is promoted.

The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, as the professional body for forensic practitioners has a responsibility to ensure that quality standards are applied in forensic science practice.  The Society’s CPD scheme plays an important role in fulfilling this responsibility. The aim of CPD is to enable you to stay current and develop within your current roles and where appropriate, develop new skills required to gain promotion.  Everyone should reflect on their ongoing learning to ensure they gain full advantage.

CPD Overview

CPD Courses

Current CPD Courses (external)

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