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- Title
Professional development through master's level study: the benefits and challenges.
- Authors
Daniels, N.; Seagrave, J.
- Abstract
Regardless of practice area or time since qualification, the requirement for occupational therapists (OTs) to maintain skills and knowledge post registration is clear (Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) 2012, College of Occupational Therapists 2011). Demonstration of capacity to continue to practice in contemporary environments is a major function of CPD as is the enhancement of pre-registration learning and skill development to enable OTs to specialise practice and prepare for advancements within their career (Alsop 2002). Such development can be facilitated via engagement with Master's level study, through full programmes or individual modules. In line with the characteristics of a Master's (Quality Assurance Agency 2010), studying at this level instils skills for future independent learning and builds in-depth knowledge and critical awareness of current issues and developments. Critical thinking and appreciation of evidence, the ability to solve problems in creative and innovative ways and enhanced clinical reasoning are all attributes which can be developed by studying at this level to enhance professional and personal development and optimise patient care. This poster illustrates, through detailed reflections of a current post-registration student working in acute physical care, how the vehicle of formal study can successfully develop the skills and knowledge required to meet requirements of job roles, CPD standards (HCPC 2014) and develop a range of skills to advance practice. The positive impacts on professional roles, service provision and patient care are considered, as are suggestions for overcoming potential barriers to study to encourage and enable OTs to engage in formal CPD opportunities.
- Subjects
CREATIVE ability; PROFESSIONAL employee training; MASTERS programs (Higher education)
- Publication
British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 2016, Vol 79, p114
- ISSN
0308-0226
- Publication type
Article