Postgraduate Credit Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing
University of Wolverhampton
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JAN-26

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.5 Years

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Enhance your pharmacy career with our Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing. This 6-month part-time course empowers registered pharmacists to become independent prescribers, opening up diverse career opportunities in primary and secondary care pharmacy.Why choose this course?This course is a 40-credit module which is open to registered pharmacists with at least two years post-registration experience in a clinical, patient-facing role.Open to registered pharmacists with at least two ...Read more

Enhance your pharmacy career with our Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing. This 6-month part-time course empowers registered pharmacists to become independent prescribers, opening up diverse career opportunities in primary and secondary care pharmacy.Why choose this course?This course is a 40-credit module which is open to registered pharmacists with at least two years post-registration experience in a clinical, patient-facing role.Open to registered pharmacists with at least two years of patient-facing experienceComprehensive 40-credit module covering all aspects of independent prescribingOpportunity to enhance skills with an optional Advanced Health Assessment moduleDevelop expertise in consultation, decision-making, and applied therapeuticsLearn to prescribe within a team context and understand the public health implicationsWhat's unique about this course?GPhC Recognition: Upon completion, become eligible for annotation as an independent prescriber on the GPhC Register.Flexible Learning: Part-time structure allows you to balance study with professional commitments.Expert-Led: Course led by experienced pharmacist Obaida Ahmed, ensuring relevant and up-to-date content.Optional Advanced Module: Opportunity to study Advanced Health Assessment Skills for a full Postgraduate Certificate.Career Advancement: Gain the skills to practice as a Supplementary or Independent Prescriber in various healthcare settings.

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34/279
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61st
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109th

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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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University of Wolverhampton
Wulfruna Street Wolverhampton WV1 1LY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Wolverhampton  0.2 miles away
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