This module is for all healthcare professionals interested in undertaking independent study that develops evaluative and practical skills within a defined area of their professional practice. A clinical placement within the area appropriate to your practice and with agreement from your line manager (where relevant) is required to undertake the module.  

Content  

This is a module that is tailored to your own area of interest that will enable you to explore, reflect upon and develop your learning and skills associated with an aspect of your professional practice. Guidance is provided throughout the module by an academic supervisor who will enable you to shape the module to your individual needs.  

This module can be studied with any module within the framework and particularly complement the following courses to provide a bespoke area of study:  

1. Developing Professional Practice: Independent Study 1 or 2  

2. Evidencing Professional Practice 1 or 2  

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.