Independent reflection in professional practice 1 and 2
Who should attend this course
These Independent reflection in professional practice 1 and 2 courses are designed for health professionals who want to reflect on an aspect of their day to day professional practice.
The courses can be taken as a ‘stand alone’ or used towards a postgraduate qualification.
You should be a qualified health professional.
If you wish to study this as part of a postgraduate award, normally a degree or equivalent, is required.
Course content
The aims of these courses are to enable you to:
- Undertake an area of study of your own choice, which will inform and be of benefit to developing your professional practice
- Enhance clinical effectiveness through analysis of evidence and reflection on professional practice.
In these courses you are expected to provide evidence of evaluated professional practice over the period of the course.
You will be facilitated to use the learning gained from your professional activities as a basis to gain academic credit.
A blended approach to the facilitation of your development will be taken and may include e-learning opportunities.
These courses can be studied together with the following courses:
- Independent professional study 1 or 2
- Independent work based skills 1 and 2
If you are not sure which is the most suitable option we will be happy to advise you.
Download a printable version of the leaflet for the Independent reflection in professional practice 1 and 2 course.
How does this course map the NHS KSF?
These courses contribute to the development of knowledge and understanding for KSF:
- Core dimensions 1, 2, 4 and 5
Additional dimensions will be identified by you depending on your chosen topic and will be highlighted in the proposed course of study.
Assessment
The assessment and the number of elements are dependent upon the topic under study. You are expected to negotiate the assessment of the course in conjunction with your supervisors in order to meet the module learning outcomes.
Why choose this course?
How to apply
Apply for Independent reflection in professional practice 1 and 2
Entry requirements...
You should be a qualified health professional. If you wish to study this as part of a postgraduate award, normally a degree or equivalent, is required.
Course fees
Self funding home students:
- £540 for the 15 credit option
- £1,080 for the 30 credit option
Contact us for International student fees
Contract funding for NHS staff
The University is contracted by the NHS to provide post-registration education/CPD and training for its health professionals.
If you are an NHS employee contact the senior manager responsible for post-registration education/CPD in your Trust to check if the course you wish to attend can be supported by the Trust's contract with our University.
Study routes
- Part Time