As part of the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) review, we have refreshed the CCP area in the portal and introduced several improvements to the Continuing Competence Program.
These updates were guided by registrant feedback and recommendations from the CCP review. Our goal is to make the program simpler, easier to navigate, and more meaningful while continuing to support lifelong learning and safe, competent, people-centred practice.
Although the portal has a new look, the purpose of the Continuing Competence Program has not changed. You’ll still reflect on your practice, identify learning needs, complete learning activities, and consider how your learning has impacted your practice.
Quick summary – what’s new?
Here’s a list of the changes:
- A refreshed CADA portal with a simpler layout and clearer guidance.
- A new, shorter self-assessment.
- No more searching for 3-digit competency numbers.
- Clearer wording.
- More flexible learning reflection.
- An updated Verification of Learning Form.
- Learning activities may be repeated in three years instead of five.
- A transition year for the changes.
Watch this video and read on for more details about each change and what it means for you.
A refreshed CADA portal
The CADA portal has been redesigned. While the portal may look different, the overall continuing competence process remains the same. Throughout the transition, we’ll continue to provide videos, webinars, guides, and other resources to help you become familiar with the new portal.
A new self-assessment
One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a new mandatory self-assessment.
The previous self-assessment tool was linked to the Competency Profile, and many registrants told us it was lengthy and difficult to use as a meaningful reflection tool. In response, we developed a shorter self-assessment consisting of 12 questions based on the Standards of Practice.
The self-assessment is designed to help you reflect on your current practice, identify potential learning opportunities, and support your ongoing professional development.
Remember, the self-assessment is not a test. There are no right or wrong answers, and you’re not required to create learning goals based solely on your responses. Your learning goals can reflect your current role, workplace priorities, future career plans, interests, or any area where you would like to continue learning.
No more 3-digit competency numbers
One of the most common pieces of feedback we received was that matching a 3-digit competency number to each learning goal was confusing and time-consuming.
Based on that feedback, we removed this requirement.
You are no longer required to select a number or code when creating your learning goals, allowing you to focus on meaningful learning rather than finding the “right” competency number.
Clearer wording
We’ve updated several terms throughout the Continuing Competence Program to make the process easier to understand and use more consistent language.
Some of the terminology changes include:
- learning objectives are now called learning goals
- results statements are now called reflection questions
- plan year is now called registration year
You’ll also notice additional prompts, examples, and guidance throughout the portal to help you complete each step.
More flexible learning reflection
We’ve simplified the reflection process.
Instead of completing two results statements, you’ll now answer any two of four reflection questions that best fit your learning experience. This gives you more flexibility to reflect on the impact your learning has had on your practice in a way that is meaningful to you.
Updated Verification of Learning Form
The Verification of Learning Form has also been updated.
The revised form better supports the Assess, Achieve, Analyze approach by encouraging you to identify why you selected a learning activity before completing it and then reflect on how it has influenced your practice afterward.
Learning activities may be repeated sooner
We’ve also updated the rules for repeating the same learning activity.
Previously, the exact same learning activity, such as the same CPR course, could only be used once every five years. That waiting period has now been reduced to three years.
This change provides greater flexibility while continuing to encourage meaningful, ongoing professional development. It applies only to repeating the exact same learning activity – not to a topic area. You can complete different learning activities within the same topic area if they support your continued learning.
Transitioning to CCP in the updated portal
Because this is the first year of the updated CCP portal, your experience may be slightly different depending on your situation.
Returning registrants
If you completed your renewal last year and created your proposed 2026 learning objectives, those have been transferred into the new portal as learning goals.
You can find them in Step 2: Create your learning goals within your 2025/2026 My CCP Learning area.
Because your learning goals have already been created, you do not need to complete the Self-Assessment this year. Instead, continue to Step 3: Record and reflect on your completed learning activities, where you’ll complete your learning goals, upload your proof of completion, and complete your reflection.
New registrants or registrants without transferred learning goals
If you became registered on or after December 1, 2025, or you do not have transferred learning goals, you’ll begin by completing the Self-Assessment.
Once you’ve completed the Self-Assessment, continue to Step 2: Create your learning goals, then complete your learning activities and finish them in Step 3: Record and reflect on your completed learning activities.
Looking ahead
Beginning with the 2027 registration year, all registrants will follow the same annual continuing competence process:
- Complete the Self-Assessment.
- Create two learning goals.
- Complete your learning activities.
- Upload your proof of completion and complete your reflection.
We’re here to help
We understand that learning a new system takes time. Throughout the transition, we’ll continue to provide videos, webinars, guides, and other resources to help you navigate the CCP in the portal.
If you have questions at any point, please contact us. We’re always happy to help.
