Enhanced professional reasoning (ADV782)
Consolidate and further develop professional reasoning
This module will not be running in 2026/27
Key features
This module will provide students with opportunities to consolidate and further develop their professional reasoning. A range of clinical and professional reasoning models will be critiqued. These models will be applied to scenarios from practice in order to provide a deeper level of interpretation.
Module code
ADV782
Credits
20
FHEQ Level
7 - masters degree
Location
Blended learning approach
Module details
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the multifaceted nature of the approach to professional reasoning.
- Critically evaluate and synthesise the role of enhanced professional reasoning in occupational therapy.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of the complexity and dynamic reality of occupational therapy intervention.
- Appraise and apply a model of professional reasoning to a specific primary care scenario.
Module aims
- To explore professional and clinical reasoning literature and relate this to contemporary occupational therapy practice.
- To debate the complexity of current and future healthcare practice.
- To analyse, explore and synthesise cultural, political and ethical issues underpinning professional practice.
- To apply evidence and articulate theoretical concepts to a chosen primary care related scenario.
Admissions information
Additional information and documentation required for the application process.
- Application forms.
- Change of name forms.
- Pre-course information.
- Downloadable guides.
- Student card.
Visit
Professional Development Unit (PDU) admissions for full details.
Module dates
This module will not run in 2026/27
Module lead
The lead for this module is
Miranda Cunningham .
Entry requirements
You will normally be a healthcare professional with a first degree or a related academic degree. BSc (Hons) at 2:2 or above, or European first cycle equivalent. Clinicians without a degree but with appropriate experience may be eligible to apply. Overseas students require IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent required.
Fees
Please see our
professional development module fees page.
Further information
For further information regarding this module, please contact:
Professional Development Unit
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 6AB
Floor 9, InterCity Place, Faculty of Health, University of Plymouth, Plymouth, PL4 6AB