Continuing professional development in practice
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This six-month course is aimed at people with a professional qualification (degree or professional equivalent) and who have undertaken at least 150 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) over the last three to four years. This may be courses from the OU or other providers or ‘non-course’ CPD completed for their organisation or professional bodies. Through two assignments and an end-of-module assessment you will audit and evaluate this CPD activity and the impact that it has had on your work. You will identify and progress appropriate development opportunities and the future direction of your learning through continuing professional development and evaluate ways in which you can share your learning in your organisation.
Course facts
A postgraduate course in Health and Social Care.
| About this course: | |
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| Course code | U810 |
| Credits | 30 |
| OU Level | Postgraduate |
| SCQF level | 11 |
| FHEQ level | 7 |
| Course work includes: |
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| 2 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) |
| End-of-module assessment |
| No residential school |
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This course is available for study in the countries shown. Fees and financial support may vary by country.
What you will study
This is a six-month course aimed at people who already have an initial professional qualification (degree or professional equivalent) and have undertaken at least 150 hours of continuing professional development (CPD) over the last three to four years. This development may be in the form of courses from the OU, other HE and non-HE providers or their own previous or current organisations; or other forms of ‘non-course’ CPD completed for their organisation or professional bodies.
You will spend about 100 hours on the course over the six months. This will involve reading study material on professional learning and development, and writing two assignments and an end-of-module assessment. Through these pieces of work you will audit and evaluate the CPD activity that you have already undertaken and the impact that it has had on your work. You will proceed through the framework of the course to identify and progress appropriate development opportunities and the future direction of your learning through CPD.
You will learn
The course will enable you to improve the impact and value of your past, present and future CPD. It will also help you to construct a personal CPD action plan and present a verifiable statement to others demonstrating your professional commitment to ongoing quality learning and development. In addition, it will also help you to develop the necessary skills for studying at more advanced university levels.
Entry
This course is for anyone who has undertaken at least 150 hours of CPD over the last three to four years. No technical knowledge is assumed, but you will be expected to participate in some online work.
If you have any doubt about the suitability of the course, please contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.
Outside the UK
This course is relevant to students in both a UK and non-UK context.
Qualifications
U810 is an optional module in our:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education (C27)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Systems Thinking in Practice (C72)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Technology Management (C49)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems (E10)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies in Education (D52)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Systems Thinking in Practice (E28)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Technology Management (E08)
- Master of Laws (F64)
- MA in Childhood and Youth (F55)
- Masters degree in Education (F01)
- MSc in Information Systems (F37)
- MSc in Systems Thinking in Practice (F47)
- MSc in Technology Management (F36)
U810 is a masters-level module, but it can also count towards most of our other degrees at bachelors level, where it is equally appropriate to a BA or BSc. We advise you to refer to the relevant qualification descriptions for information on the circumstances in which this module can count towards these qualifications because from time to time the structure and requirements may change.
If you have a disability or additional requirement
The course is taught using study texts available from a website and online discussion forums. You will be expected to submit your assignments electronically. If you think you may have difficulty handling online material or operating a computer, please talk to our Student Registration & Enquiry Service about support which can be given to meet your needs. The study materials are available in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). Some Adobe PDF components may not be available or fully accessible using a screen reader and musical notation and mathematical, scientific, and foreign language materials may be particularly difficult to read in this way. Our Services for disabled students website has the latest information about availability.
If you are a new student, or new to study using a computer or the internet, you will need to inform us of your particular needs as soon as possible, as some of our support services may take several weeks to arrange. Details of how to do this and our range of support services are described in our publication Meeting Your Needs.
You can also find information about accessible study materials, financial support and the Disabled Students' Allowance, equipment and other services, on our Services for disabled students website. It also includes our contact details for advice and support both before you register and while you are studying.
Study materials
What's included
The Manager’s Good Study Guide (online), both study materials and supplementary resources via the Web; computer-conferencing support; as well as online tutorials.
Computing requirements
This course includes online computer activities – you can access these using a web browser that can play Flash and Shockwave.
You will need internet access and a computer. If you have purchased a new computer since 2005 it should meet your course computing requirements. Check our Technical Requirements section if your computer is older than this or is otherwise unusual.
Teaching and assessment
Support from your tutor
You will have a tutor who will help you with the study material and mark and comment on your written work, and whom you can ask for advice and guidance. If you are new to The Open University, you will find that your tutor is particularly concerned to help you with your study methods.
Contact our Student Registration & Enquiry Service if you want to know more about study with The Open University before you register.
Assessment
The assessment details can be found in the facts box above.
You must use the online eTMA system to submit your tutor-marked assignments (TMAs).
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Students who studied this course also studied at some time:
Future availability
The details given here are for the course that starts in May and November 2012. The course is presented twice a year.
How to register
To register a place on this course return to the top of the page and use the Click to register button. For more information and advice about registration see OU Study Explained.
Course facts
A postgraduate course in Health and Social Care.
| About this course: | |
|---|---|
| Course code | U810 |
| Credits | 30 |
| OU Level | Postgraduate |
| SCQF level | 11 |
| FHEQ level | 7 |
| Course work includes: |
|---|
| 2 Tutor-marked assignments (TMAs) |
| End-of-module assessment |
| No residential school |
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