Initial Professional Development Programme (New Members Scheme)
Initial Professional Development Programme (New Members Scheme)
When a newly qualified herbalist joins the NIMH they embark upon lifelong professional development. NIMH has a specially designed programme of development and support for new members which recognises that the newly qualified herbalist has needs that are additional to those of the established practitioner.
Established in 1996 and originally called the New Members Scheme the Initial Professional Development Programme (IPDP) was set up to provide support and education to members starting out in practice. This was in response to members needs for training in accounting and business management. The IPDP has now developed into a complete program of professional development.
The Initial Professional Development Programme (IPDP) has several components and it is compulsory for all new members. The core elements of Initial Professional Development are:
• Induction - what it means to be a professional and a member of a professional body, and how the NIMH works
• Development - continuing professional development, building a practice and establishing an identity as a practitioner
• Support - mentoring and help with all aspects of practice and practice management
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