The aim of the course is to consolidate clinical effectiveness and personal and professional development through the analysis of learning and appropriate supporting evidence on an area of professional practice.
There are no specific days when you are required to attend the University. Communication is with your supervisor and arranged to suit your needs.
The content for this module is independently negotiated, providing the opportunity for you to demonstrate previous learning accrued through personal and professional activities that are individual to you. You are expected to provide and justify a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates and includes critical analysis on, personal and professional learning and development, achievement of personal and professional practice goals and the impact of your learning on professional practice with reference to the appropriate evidence-base.
The module can be studied with any module within the framework and particularly complement the following courses to provide a bespoke area of study:
If you are not sure which is the most suitable option, we will be happy to advise you. The flow chart below will help in informing your selection.
Which independent study module do I need? A decision-making algorithm
The algorithm below may help in determining which of the independent study modules is the most appropriate for you. You can select all of these modules to study in succession or just select one that is of particular interest. There is no predetermined set order, however if you intend to study all then the DPPIS is often a useful starting point.
You should be a qualified health care professional currently working in an appropriate area of practice.
100% coursework. Typically a portfolio of evidence.
The aim of the course is to consolidate clinical effectiveness and personal and professional development through the analysis of learning and appropriate supporting evidence on an area of professional practice.
Students will typically:
1. Analyse and critically evaluate a range of evidence in relation to their professional practice to demonstrate achievement of professional development and clinical effectiveness.
2.Synthesise existing knowledge to develop and evaluate approaches to the area of personal and professional practice.
3. Demonstrate analytical thinking regarding the evidence base on own learning and development in order to evaluate the impact on practice.
What our practice partners say:
“Having modules that align to advanced practice roles and that can be tailored to an individual practitioner’s requirement and local ways of working are a real asset”
This independent study module is facilitated by academic tutors with experience in this area. You will be supported throughout the period of study.
This module forms part of a broader CPD framework which can lead to a postgraduate award or it can be taken as a standalone module for CPD.
£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