Personal Development Plan (PDP) handbook

How do I identify my learning needs?

You may be well aware of where you are lacking in confidence and knowledge without anyone having to tell you e.g. you might not have made any dentures or done any paediatric examinations. Try sitting down for ten minutes and writing down three things you do badly and three things that you do well. 

Remember that you are identifying what you need to learn, not necessarily what you want to learn. Learning needs may also be identified from many other sources, such as: feedback from peers and nurses, feedback from patients.