Independent / Supplementary Prescribing - PCert

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Qualification

Postgraduate Certificate

Location

Medway School of Pharmacy

Study mode

Part Time

Start date

JAN

Duration

8 months

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Course info

OverviewThis is a well-established and successful independent/supplementary prescribing programme for pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, paramedics, podiatrists, radiographers and dietitians. It is a part-time, 8-month blended learning programme which leads to you qualifying as an independent prescriber (pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers) or as a supplementary prescriber (diagnostic radiographers and dietitians). ...Read more

Entry requirements

Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (NMC, GPhC, PSNI or HCPC)
Applicants must be in good standing with their professional/regulatory body
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) at the point of application
Pharmacists: must demonstrate they have relevant patient orientated experience in a UK Pharmacy setting in their application
Allied Health Professionals (excluding Paramedics) At least three years' post-registration clinical experience in the UK at the point of applying
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
Advanced Paramedic Practitioners will normally have evidence in their application that they have completed or are working towards a Master's qualification (level 7)
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
A named practice supervisor (nurses and midwives); designated prescribing practitioner (pharmacists); practice educator (AHPs), who will facilitate, supervise and support the student during their clinical placement