This online physiotherapy course is designed for experienced clinicians who find that 20% of patients simply don’t follow the textbook. True mastery in advanced practice requires more than clinical knowledge—it demands a different way of thinking. In this physio course, you will learn a clear, structured framework for navigating complexity, uncertainty, and the cognitive traps that undermine clinical reasoning.
We will break down common biases such as anchoring and confirmation bias—products of fast, intuitive “System 1” thinking—and teach you how to intentionally activate “System 2” analytical reasoning to challenge assumptions and reduce diagnostic error. Through interactive, real-world case studies, this physiotherapy CPD course builds your ability to think critically in high-stakes, ill-structured scenarios.
Grounded fully in UK regulatory expectations, this online physiotherapy course demonstrates how advanced reasoning directly reflects HCPC Standards (risk management, challenging bias) and the NICE Evidence Framework. You will learn to apply cognitive humility, ethical decision-making, and patient-centred judgement—core competencies for safe, autonomous, and expert physiotherapy practice.
Course Objectives
Upon completion of this online physiotherapy course, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish between well-structured and ill-structured problems (ISPs) and apply the integrated Hypothetico-Deductive (H-D) and Narrative Reasoning Model to complex multi-site presentations.
- Identify and actively mitigate at least three common cognitive biases (e.g., Anchoring, Confirmation, Availability Heuristic) using meta-cognitive audit techniques.
- Evaluate clinical and prognostic uncertainty and translate that ambiguity into clear, ethically sound communication under the framework of Shared Decision Making (SDM).
- Align advanced reasoning processes directly with HCPC Standards (risk management, challenging bias) and judiciously integrate NICE guidelines to prevent over-medicalisation.
CPD Credit Hours:
CPD Hours: 1.5 Hour
Who Should Enroll:
- Physiotherapists
- Allied Health Professionals
Resources:
- Downloadable Course Slides & Summary Tools
- CPD Certificate
- 60 Days of Access to Learning Materials
Course Presenter:
Dr. Rina Pandya PT DPT FHEA PGLTHE
Dr. Rina Pandya is a distinguished international physical therapist with deep expertise in both clinical practice and academic instruction. Her qualifications span across India, the UK, and the USA, including a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Michigan-Flint and fellowships in Higher Education and Teaching.
Her global clinical experience—spanning India, Oman, the UK, and the US—equips her with a unique and culturally sensitive approach to patient care. As a rehabilitation manager, clinician, and educator, Dr. Pandya is known for integrating evidence-based frameworks with hands-on strategies that resonate in real-world practice.
Her commitment to advancing clinical reasoning in physiotherapy makes her an ideal instructor for this course. Expect a thoughtful, interactive, and practical learning experience under her guidance.
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.
