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PGCert-GradCert Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses (Levels 6 and 7)

PGCert-GradCert Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses (Levels 6 and 7)

Different course options

Study mode

Part time

Duration

6 months

Start date

30-SEP-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Drug Medicine Control (Nursing) Paramedical Services / Supplementary Medicine Drug Dispensing (Pharmacy)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

The programme compromises a variety of teaching and learning methods, including in-person study days, self-directed study and online learning. You will also be expected to complete a minimum of 78 hours of learning in practice. Details of our accreditation can be found on the NMC accreditation website. Since January 2020, this programme has been approved against the new NMC programme standards.

Nurses studying the programme can be assessed at either level 6 (undergraduate), leading to a Graduate Certificate, or level 7 (postgraduate), leading to a Postgraduate Certificate. Both programmes award 60 academic credits.

Our programmes are based on developing your professional competence and confidence. Network with other healthcare professionals from a range of employers and sectors to identify future career options. The academic credits from this programme can also be used towards our MSc in Advancing Healthcare Practice programme.

We also offer a Certificate in Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment, a three month module which can be studied before or after the prescribing programme. Please contact for more information.

We can also offer advice to help you meet your professional regulator revalidation requirements and/or leadership body credentialing processes, and support you in building a personal learning plan to enhance your career prospects.

Modules

This programme enables nurses to practise and develop as independent prescribers and to meet the standards set by the NMC. It will enable nurses to apply for annotation to the register to practise as independent and supplementary prescribers.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,400

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

You must be a registered nurse (level 1). You must have been a registered nurse with the NMC for at least one year. You must have the necessary governance support structures in place to undertake the programme (e.g. clinical support, access to protected learning time and employer support where appropriate). You must have the necessary competence, experience and academic ability to study the programme. Applicants must have a practice assessor and a practice supervisor to support their learning as this is an NMC requirement.