Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Our 5-day intensive training workshops support the ongoing professional development, wellbeing, and clinical effectiveness of healthcare professionals working in high-pressure environments.

What is Continuing Professional Development?

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) refers to the structured learning activities professionals undertake to maintain, improve, and broaden their knowledge, skills, and competence throughout their careers.

Why CPD is Essential for Healthcare Professionals

Maintaining professional registration and licensure

Improving patient care and workplace effectiveness

Supporting career growth and professional confidence

Enhancing clinical skills and emotional resilience

Preventing burnout and compassion fatigue

Professional Standards and Facilitator Credentials

Our programmes are facilitated by a registered Psychologist with professional registrations in both South Africa and the United Kingdom, and are grounded in established psychological frameworks including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, and systems-based approaches.

Lunga Ngxanga

Registered Psychologist

South Africa

HPCSA Registration

Pr: 015 0592

United Kingdom

HCPC Registration

Pr: PYL046190

Extensive Experience Across:

Military healthcare environments

Public sector hospitals

Private psychiatric units

Structure of the 5-Day Consulting Intensives

Each applied workforce intervention cycle is carefully structured to include evidence-based content and practical skills development.

Core Components

  • Evidence-based psychological theory

  • Practical skills development

  • Structured psychological group exercises and applied learning

  • Psychoeducation sessions

  • Reflection and self-awareness activities

  • Real-world healthcare scenarios

Key Focus Areas

  • Burnout prevention and recovery

  • Compassion fatigue management

  • Emotional regulation skills (DBT-informed)

  • Trauma-informed care principles

  • Resilience building strategies

  • Communication and team functioning

  • Stress management and self-care planning

Course Outlines and Learning Objectives

Each structured psychological consulting programme includes a detailed course outline designed to build practical skills and knowledge progressively over five days.

Typical 5-Day Structure

Day 1 – Understanding Burnout, Stress and Compassion Fatigue in Healthcare

Introduction to core concepts and individual assessment

Day 2 – Trauma-Informed Approaches and Psychological Safety

Understanding trauma responses and creating safe environments

Day 3 – Emotional Regulation and DBT-Informed Skills

Practical tools for managing emotions under pressure

Day 4 – Resilience, Coping Strategies and Systems Support

Building sustainable wellbeing practices and organizational awareness

Day 5 – Communication, Team Wellbeing and Sustainable Self-Care Plans

Integration of learning and personalized action planning

Exact outlines may be customised to suit specific hospital departments or staff groups.

Learning Objectives

Increasing understanding of psychological stress and trauma in healthcare environments

Improving interpersonal communication and teamwork

Strengthening long-term wellbeing strategies

Developing practical tools for emotional regulation and resilience

Reducing burnout and compassion fatigue symptoms

Certificate of Attendance / Completion

This certificate serves as official proof of participation for CPD claims

Certificate Includes:

Programme title

Total training hours completed

Dates of attendance

Facilitator name and professional registrations

Brief description of training focus

Training Hours:

Half-Day Format
9:00 to 13:00

20 hours

Full-Day Format
9:00 to 16:00

35 hours

How to Claim Your CPD Points

A step-by-step guide for participants to claim CPD hours through their professional bodies or employers.

Please note: CPD claims are made directly by participants through their professional bodies or employers. Lumina Global Psychology provides all necessary documentation to support this process.

Attend the Full Training Programme

Participants must attend the complete workshop cycle (or the required number of sessions as outlined by their organisation). Active participation ensures eligibility for CPD hours.

Receive Your Certificate of Attendance

At the end of the training programme, each participant will receive a digital certificate (and printed copy where applicable).

This certificate confirms:

  • Training hours

  • Programme content

  • Facilitator credentials

Review Your Professional Body's CPD Requirements

Each regulatory body or employer may have slightly different CPD processes. This usually involves:

  • Logging into your CPD portal (e.g. HPCSA or employer CPD system)

  • Recording the training activity

  • Uploading your certificate as proof

Some organisations may require a short reflective statement or learning outcomes achieved.

Submit Your CPD Claim

Upload or submit your Certificate of Attendance and any required supporting documentation.

Once submitted, your professional body or employer will review and allocate CPD points/hours accordingly.

Retain Your Records

It is recommended that participants:

  • Keep digital and printed copies of certificates

  • Maintain a personal CPD portfolio

This ensures easy access if audited or required for future registration renewals.

Exact outlines may be customised to suit specific hospital departments or staff groups.

Support Documentation Available

Upon request, Lumina Global Psychology can provide additional documentation to assist with CPD approvals.

Detailed Programme Outlines

Session Schedules

Learning Objectives

Facilitators Credentials

Confirmation of Attendance

These documents can assist participants or hospital education departments in CPD approvals.

Participating in Lumina Global Psychology programmes benefits both individual healthcare professionals and their organizations.

Core Components

  • Practical, evidence-based psychological tools

  • Improved emotional resilience and wellbeing

  • Reduced burnout and stress levels

  • Enhanced teamwork and communication

  • Greater confidence in managing workplace challenges

  • Support for professional development and CPD requirements

Key Focus Areas

  • Healthier, more resilient staff

  • Improved staff retention

  • Reduced sick leave and burnout-related issues

  • Stronger team functioning and morale

Important Note on CPD Accreditation

CPD claiming procedures vary across professional councils, employers, and countries. While Lumina Global Psychology programmes are not pre-accredited with every regulatory body, they are structured to meet professional learning standards and are commonly accepted for CPD claims based on:

  • Training hours completed

  • Relevance to professional practice

  • Proof of attendance

Lumina Programmes Are Delivered In-Person At The Client Organization

Organizations are responsible for:

• Facilitator travel expenses

• Accommodation for the duration of the programme

• Local ground transport if required

Full programme details, scheduling, and pricing are provided following the initial consultation discussion.

Need Assistance With CPD Claims?

If you or your organisation require additional information to support CPD claims, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Get in Touch

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