Planned learning
Learning activities initiated by the identification of a need,
problem, issue or goal, either at or separate from the point
of care, leading to the creation of a learning plan developed
independently or in collaboration with peers or mentors.

Scanning
Resources that physicians use to enhance their awareness of new evidence, perspectives or findings that may be potentially relevant to their professional practice.

Systems learning
Activities that stimulate learning through contributions to
practice standards, patient safety, quality of care; curriculum development; or assessment (examination boards, peer review).

Knowledge assessment
Programs accredited by Royal College CPD providers that
provide data with feedback to individual physicians regarding their current knowledge base to enable the identification of needs and the development of future learning opportunities relevant to their practice.

Performance assessment
Activities that provide data with feedback to individual
physicians, groups or interprofessional health teams related to their personal or collective performance across a broad range of professional practice domains. Performance assessment activities can occur in a simulated or actual practice environment.