CT Independent Practice Development

Key information

Course Leader: Naomi Brown

Level: 7

Credits: 15

Mode of delivery: Online

School: Health & Social Work

Available places: 15

Dates

• 15/05/2024

Fees and Funding

£825.00

The price quoted above is per 15 credits and relates to students assessed as UK/home self-funded for fee purposes. Prices may differ for students that are assessed as EU/Overseas. Fees status will normally stay with the student for the remainder of their course. Here you can find further details along with, costs and when your fees need to be paid. You may be able to obtain a Post Graduate student loan, for which you must sign up for the whole MSc programme and not just individual modules or a Post Graduate Diploma, further details can be found at Gov.uk Master’s Loan

Entry Requirements

This module is designed to give practitioners the knowledge, understanding and skills required to evaluate and develop their own current CT practice within the clinical environment. A clinical placement in CT is required in order to undertake this module. Students will be expected to reflect on and discuss their own practice specifically related to CT technique, safety, patient care and pathways, ethical and legal aspects, guidelines, quality, learning and teaching. 

Delivery of this module will incorporate experiential learning in which the student will develop their own knowledge and understanding through reflection and self−directed learning in the clinical environment. A self−directed portfolio containing reflective, problem solving and evidence−based tasks in order to enhance professional development will be the focus of this module. Throughout, the learner is expected to undertake independent study both to supplement their learning and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject. 

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding   

Successful students will typically...  

1. Develop a patient−centred approach to CT practice within an interprofessional framework. 

2. Demonstrate a critical awareness and ability to manage the legal, ethical and professional issues relevant to safe CT in practice. 

Learning Outcomes: Skills and Attributes   

Successful students will typically...   

1. Reflect on and critically evaluate their own practice in the field of CT and share their experiences and knowledge to develop and mentor others.

2. Evidence expertise and clinical reasoning in CT practice, identifying strategies which enable best clinical practice and promote excellence in patient care.