About Course
Reflective Writing for Physiotherapy Practice
This advanced physiotherapy CPD course is designed for clinicians seeking to deepen their professional growth through evidence-informed reflective writing. Reflection is a powerful tool that transforms experience into insight, improves clinical reasoning, and supports continuous learning—key components of CPD, audit preparation, and safe patient care.
Reflective writing is more than a regulatory requirement—it fosters emotional resilience, professional accountability, and critical thinking. However, physiotherapists often struggle with structuring reflections that go beyond simple descriptions. This course guides participants through the process of transitioning from a surface-level reaction to a meaningful insight, utilizing structured frameworks and real-life case studies.
Throughout the session, participants will explore well-established reflective models such as Gibbs’ Cycle, Rolfe’s Framework, Brookfield’s Lenses, and others, developing the ability to apply them to day-to-day clinical scenarios. Through a case-based walkthrough and scaffolded writing prompts, physiotherapists will learn how to construct reflective essays that meet the expectations of HCPC and CSP while also directly enhancing clinical performance.
By engaging in structured reflection, physiotherapists will not only satisfy CPD requirements but also become more intentional, insightful, and adaptable in their clinical practice.
Physiotherapy CPD Course Learning Objectives:
- Define reflective writing and its significance for clinical reasoning and professional development.
- Differentiate between levels of reflection: descriptive, analytical, and critical.
- Compare key reflective frameworks, including Gibbs, Rolfe, 5R Framework, Johns, Brookfield, and Atkins & Murphy.
- Structure a reflective essay aligned with HCPC, CSP, and NHS standards.
- Apply reflective models to clinical cases for more meaningful insight and future improvement.
- Enhance decision-making and patient care by integrating reflective practice into everyday clinical work.
CPD Credit Hours
1 hour and 30 minutes
Who Should Enroll
This reflective writing CPD course is ideal for physiotherapists of all specialties who wish to strengthen their reflective writing skills—whether for CPD portfolio development, HCPC audits, professional identity formation, or improved clinical practice.
Resources
- Downloadable Slide Deck
- CPD Certificate
- Guided Reflective Essay Template (Word or PDF)
- Annotated Reflective Essay Examples (Basic to Advanced)
- Speaker Notes and Case-Based Scenarios
- 60 Days of Access to Learning Materials
Course Presenter
Dr. Rina Pandya PT, DPT, FHEA, PGLTHE
Dr. Rina Pandya is a highly experienced physical therapist with a diverse international background. She earned her entry-level degree from the School of Allied Health Sciences Manipal, India, and her post-professional doctoral degree from the University of Michigan-Flint.
With extensive clinical experience in India, Oman, the United Kingdom, and the United States, Dr. Pandya brings a global perspective to her practice. Her roles as a clinician and rehabilitation manager have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare systems and patient care.
A dedicated advocate for lifelong learning, Dr. Pandya has completed numerous professional development courses and certifications, including a Fellowship in Higher Education (FHEA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education (PGLTHE). Her passion for evidence-based practice is further strengthened by her completion of a formal research methods program at the Manchester School of Physiotherapy.
Dr. Pandya's commitment to teaching and her desire to empower clinicians make her an ideal instructor for this course. Her engaging teaching style and practical approach will enhance your understanding of the subject matter and inspire you to implement evidence-based reflective practices in your clinical setting.
Disclaimer: Our online physiotherapy courses meet the criteria and guidelines for CPD (Continuing Professional Development). The CPD hours indicated on the certificate contribute towards fulfilling professional standards and requirements necessary for CPD audits conducted by the HCPC and AHPRA. These CPD hours are important for maintaining physiotherapy registration and ensuring compliance with the CPD audit and physiotherapy registration renewal processes. Our courses are recognized as valuable continuing education resources across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, and throughout Asia and the Middle East.
