Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners
This course will prepare non-medical health professionals to prescribe within the legislation relevant to their profession. This course is aimed at experienced practitioners who wish to enhance their advanced practice by prescribing according to relevant professional standards.
- Holistic consultation through analysis of consultation models and assessment tools
- Pharmacology; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs
- Critiquing evidence base practice to inform decision making
- Non-medical prescribing influences on practice
- Prescribing within a team context
Learning Methods
The September cohort is delivered online with 6 single study days and online materials including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums. In addition, you will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.
The March cohort is delivered using a blend of face to face teaching (6 single study days) on campus and online materials including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums. In addition, you will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.
Assessment
This course is assessed through practice portfolio and exams.
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- Valid registration with the Health and Care Professions Council or the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Nurse/midwives and relevant allied health professionals are required to have a minimum of one year relevant post registration experience and have been in the clinical field in which they intend to prescribe from for at least one year preceding application
- Demonstrate an ability to study at degree level for level 9 and honours level for level 11 - written approval from the employer that requirements of the local prescribing clinical governance infrastructure are fulfilled
- Written confirmation from a designated prescribing practice assessor and supervisor who meet the criteria outlined by the relevant professional regulatory bodies and employer
For Academic Year 2025/2026
SCQF Level 9 or 11
- UK students: £1,240
This course is not available for international students.
For Academic Year 2024/2025
SCQF Level 9 or 11
- UK students: £1,130
Additional Costs
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Disclaimer
For new intakes course fees are reviewed and published annually for each mode of delivery. Tuition fees are fixed for the duration of a course at the rate confirmed in the offer letter. For further information see:
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