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Independent / Supplementary Prescribing - PCert

Independent / Supplementary Prescribing - PCert

Different course options

Part time | Medway School of Pharmacy | 8 months | APR-24

Study mode

Part time

Duration

8 months

Start date

APR-24

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Paramedical Services / Supplementary Medicine Drug Medicine Control (Nursing)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

This is a well-established and successful independent/supplementary prescribing programme for pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, podiatrists, radiographers and dietitians.

It is a part-time, blended learning programme which leads to you qualifying as an independent prescriber (community and primary care pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers) or as a supplementary prescriber (diagnostic radiographers and dietitians). You develop the knowledge and skills to practise as prescribers and to meet the standards set by your respective professional/regulatory body. Available as eight or 12 months duration. Also available at Level 6 for nurses/midwives.

Careers

There is a high and rising demand for a range of healthcare professionals to qualify as non-medical prescribers. There are career opportunities for both non-medical prescribing nurse practitioners and pharmacists in GP surgeries or other primary care settings and enhanced options for radiographers, physiotherapists, podiatrists and dietitians with the prescribing qualification.

Modules

Prescribing Safely and Effectively (10 Credits) - Core
The Practice of Prescribing (15 Credits) - Core
Embedding Prescribing in your Consultations (10 Credits) - Core
Background to Non Medical Prescribing (10 Credits) - Core
Putting Prescribing Into Practice (15 Credits) - Core
Safe and Effective Prescribing (15 Credits) - Core
Consultation and Decision Making (15 Credits) - Core
Non Medical Prescribing In Context (15 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£2,650

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

To be confirmed

Entry requirements

Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (NMC, GPhC, PSNI or HCPC); Appropriate experience in the area of practice in which they will be prescribing; The ability to study at academic level 6 or level 7; Nurses and Midwives: At least one year's post-registration clinical experience in the UK. This includes all nurse (level 1), midwife or SCPHN registrants (including NHS, self-employed or non-NHS employed registrants); Pharmacists: At least two years' post-registration clinical experience in the UK; Allied Health Professionals (excluding Paramedics) At least three years' post-registration clinical experience in the UK; Advanced Paramedic Practitioners: College of Paramedics recommend that paramedics are registered and qualified for at least five years with at least three years' relevant post-qualification experience in the clinical area in which they will be prescribing; Appropriate numeracy skills, clinical/health assessment, diagnostics/care management and planning and evaluation of care in their intended area of prescribing practice; Support from the sponsoring organisation confirming service need, indicating the necessary governance structures are in place (including clinical support, access to protected learning time and employer support where appropriate) to enable the students to undertake and be adequately supported throughout the programme. Access to appropriate supervised practice, and a prescribing budget to meet the costs of prescriptions on completion of training; A named practice supervisor (nurses and midwives); designated medical practitioner (pharmacists); practice educator (AHPs), who will facilitate, supervise and support the student during their clinical placement.