30 Credits at Level 7 Independent & Supplementary Prescribing
- Level
- Short Course
- Duration
- 6 months
- Location
- United Kingdom
Overview
It is recognised that nurses, midwives, AHPs and pharmacists have different pathways to registration, and develop different skills, experiences, and competencies in practice before undertaking a prescribing programme. This module enables each professional group to develop the profession-specific skills and knowledge required before legal annotation as an independent (and/or supplementary) prescriber by their regulatory body. For nurses and AHPs, this involves a greater focus on the principles of pharmacology and therapeutics, drug interactions, disease management and decision making. Whilst for pharmacists, there is a greater emphasis on consultation and clinical assessment skills. During the course you will develop your knowledge of therapeutics, medicines management and the legal / ethical and professional issues related to prescribing across the lifespan. During the course you will undertake supervised practice, completing a portfolio to demonstrate achievement of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (2021) A competency framework for all prescribers. On successful completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply to your professional regulator for annotation as an independent and / or supplementary prescriber.
Entry requirements
Health Professionals. The following additional profession specific entry criteria also apply: NMC Registrants: Registered nurse (Level 1), Midwife or Specialist Community Public Health Nurse. A minimum of 1-year post-registration experience and be working in the role in which they will prescribe for a minimum of 1-year. In addition to an identified DPP (Practice Assessor), a separate Practice Supervisor must be identified. If for any reason this is not possible, please contact the programme leader to discuss. Confirmation by employer that applicant is proficient in clinical assessment, diagnostics & care management, planning & evaluation of care. HCPC Registrants (excluding paramedics): Registered physiotherapist, therapeutic radiographer, or chiropodist/podiatrist. Diagnostic Radiographer
Fees
UK students: £1,800
UK/Home: £1,800
Start dates
January, September
Campus
- University of Winchester Campus, United Kingdom