Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists

This is the only independent prescribing course approved by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) designed especially for pharmacists in north-east England. You need this qualification for recognition as an independent prescriber. If you pass the course, you'll receive a Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing. You'll learn how to assess patients and carry out physical examinations. This includes the main anatomic areas such as: You'll work towards meeting the learning outcomes outlined in the GPhC Educational Standards. You'll focus on making good clinical decisions, patient safety, and prescribing in a professional and ethical way. Once you're qualified and registered, you can explore new roles that aren't open to non-prescribers. This makes the course vital for professional development, expanding your career choices.

To apply for the course, you need to:

For more information or to apply, contact cpd@sunderland.ac.uk(opens in new tab). The deadline is 31 July for October entry and 31 October for January entry.

Please note, we're unable to accept international applications.

• Sunderland, United Kingdom