馃攳 Enhanced Practice: Clearing up the confusion
Swipe through the graphic to see a few myths busted about what Enhanced Practice really is in Prosthetics and Orthotics.
馃憖 Myth 1: It鈥檚 a job title
Reality: It鈥檚 a level of capability across the four pillars of practice. It鈥檚 about how you apply knowledge and skills every day.
馃摎 Myth 2: Off the job training means time away from clinic
Reality: Most learning happens in your usual patient facing role. What matters is how you evidence new behaviours.
馃帗 Myth 3: The Salford PGCert is only for band 6, NHS or full-time staff
Reality: The course is open to NHS and private providers and part time applicants. Banding does not define access.
馃实 Myth 4: Enhanced Practice only applies in England
Reality: The apprenticeship route is England based, but the direct entry route is open to applicants from anywhere.
馃殌 Why it matters
Enhanced Practice focuses on real world capability and can be a stepping stone toward Advanced Practice.