PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing and Enhanced Clinical Skills

This part-time course is designed for registered nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals (such as physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics, and therapeutic radiographers) to enhance their clinical skills and become independent non-medical prescribers.

This qualification opens up career opportunities and improves patient access to treatment.

You will:

• Be taught by a multi-professional team of independent prescribers and clinical experts.
• Build confidence to critically evaluate and challenge prescribing practices.
• Create and implement innovative care approaches.

This is for you if...

• You want to improve patient care and access to treatment.
• You aim to enhance your skills and become a non-medical prescriber.
• You wish to prescribe safely, appropriately, and cost-effectively.

All about the course

This part-time course consists of two 30-credit modules, starting in September or January. The delivery includes blended learning with taught blocks and online study. The learning must take place within your clinical practice area.

What will I be doing?

Teaching

You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars, and practice. Seminars will help you discuss and develop your understanding in smaller groups. Independent learning will involve reading, research, and preparation for coursework and exams.

Assessment

Assessments vary by module and include:

• Written examinations
• Essays
• Portfolios
• Presentations
• Objective structured clinical examinations
• Practice assessments

What about after uni?

Graduates can pursue further study or use their enhanced clinical skills and non-medical prescribing qualification to advance their careers. Career opportunities include roles in GP primary care, substance misuse, and more.

Career Links

We collaborate with over 100 health and social care organisations, strengthening career opportunities in prescribing practice across various sectors.

You should have an undergraduate degree in a related discipline and be a registered health care professional such as a nurse, midwife, podiatrist, physiotherapist, paramedic and pharmacist. Nurses or midwives should have one year of post-registration experience. Allied Health Professionals should have three years post-registration experience. Current professional registration with GPhC, NMC or HCPC. Applicants must have the equivalent of a grade C or above, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English.