CPD Log Example: How to Write a Complete CPD Entry

Seeing a fully completed CPD entry makes it much easier to complete your own. The example below shows a hospital doctor's record for a one-day clinical pharmacology update, but the format applies to any UK healthcare professional.

Example 1 — Conference attendance (hospital doctor)

This day updated my knowledge of drug interactions in elderly patients, particularly polypharmacy risks in those over 80. The session on STOPP/START criteria was directly applicable to my ward practice. I will incorporate these criteria into my ward round checklist from next week. I also plan to share the key learning points at our next departmental pharmacology teaching session.

Example 2 — Online module (community nurse)

This module refreshed my knowledge of moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) and updated my understanding of when to escalate to the tissue viability nurse. I realised I had been inconsistently documenting wound measurements in patient notes. I will now use the standardised MEASURE framework for every wound assessment going forward.

What makes a good reflection?

A strong CPD reflection answers three core questions:

  1. What did you learn? — The specific knowledge, skill, or attitude you gained
  2. How will this affect your practice? — Concrete change you plan to make
  3. What will you do next? — Further learning, sharing with colleagues, or auditing the change

Keeping evidence

Save digital copies of all certificates and attendance records. Most regulators expect you to keep evidence for at least three years after your revalidation date. A cloud-backed digital tracker removes the risk of losing paper copies and keeps everything searchable.

myCPD Tracker