Summary of content

This module will explore the interdependence between theory and practice to enable the student to demonstrate the critical application of knowledge, experience and advanced clinical skills to novel & challenging situations.
Students will be guided to adopt a critical and analytical approach to reflect on the knowledge and skills acquired in previous learning experiences within the practice based and / or academic setting to facilitate the process of continuing professional development.
The module content will focus on developing three key skills
- Critical thinking, objectively assessing and evaluating advances in practice.
- Clinical reasoning, in guiding decisions on advances in practice.
- Reflection, analysing and evaluating practices.
Students will be challenged to articulate their clinical reasoning and synthesis and present this information within a professional context.
The students will be introduced to e-portfolios and will be expected to start the process of evidencing continuous professional development through this.

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