Revalidation is the process of demonstrating that you have been actively participating in professional development activities.
These can be anything from reading an article about a relevant topic to attending a conference.
Every three years you are required to complete a journal and submit this to the Professional Registration Board for approval.
The Revalidation journal has been designed to record activities and reflections within one sheet.
The journal should be downloaded so you can submit your entries over the next three years before sending in for revalidation. It's best not to try and do it all at the end of the 3 years as reflecting on your learning is a big part of this process - and best done when activities and learnings are fresh in your mind.
You should submit 18 entries (max 21 entries) spread over the three years. At least two entries for each cluster from three of the four domains of practice.
Your entries will relate to specific activities eg presented a paper, or attended a conference, and the specific things you have learned.
Download the journal here and enter a maximum of 250 words in each row for each BoK. Send your completed journal or log book to officeadmin@lianza.org.nz with your Letter of Verification and Cover Letter. Please ensure the journal you send is in .xls format.
KNOWING (PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE)
Show how you are extending your professional knowledge and skills. For example by:
attending courses, events and meetings
study
on the job training
reading
DOING (PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE)
Show how you apply your professional skills through examples such as:
developing and delivering services
evaluating and improving current practice
implementing new initiatives and procedures
SHARING (PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION)
Show how you are sharing knowledge and expertise, and developing professional relationships. For example by:
networking and liaising
contributing to online discussions
giving presentations
publishing
marketing
LEADING (PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP)
Displaying leadership and initiative, which will vary depending on your position. Examples are:
planning or organising a meeting, seminar or project
recommending improvements
leading or supporting colleagues
mentoring or encouraging others
advocating for change
When completing your BoK mapping in your journal, AI can be used for accuracy of spelling and grammar. However, the actual content must be generated by you reflecting on your insights and application of leaning.
The board are looking for: quality not quantity or length. A couple of sentences per activity to describe your activity and several sentences to show the relevance to your role and how it relates to your learning.
Entries should be balanced across the BoKs and domains and provide evidence of the depth of learning gained, with thoughtful reflections on the activities done and learnings from these.
Take a look at the information in this pdf to learn more about reflective writing.
