Course summary
This 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). You develop the knowledge and skills to practise as prescribers and to meet the standards set by your respective professional/regulatory body. Also available at Level 6 for nurses/midwives only. Is this programme right for me? If you are a pharmacist, nurse, midwife, physiotherapist, paramedic, podiatrist, radiographer or dietitian looking to become a prescriber this is the programme you are looking for. We also run a 40-credit module as part of the University of Greenwich MSc Advanced Clinical Practice. If you are part of this Greenwich programme and have selected the Prescribing module then you do need to complete our Prescribing Application form.
Modules
Non Medical Prescribing In Context (15 credit); Safe and Effective Prescribing (15 credit); Consultation and Decision Making (15 credit); Putting Prescribing Into Practice (15 credit).
Assessment method
Each module and its assessments are applied to your scope of practice. All of the assessments are different in focus and require different things from you. You are given feedback on your work before your next assignment is due to be submitted. Module 1 Clinical Review as a recorded narrative with supporting documentation directly relating to scope of practice. Module 2 Exam: includes sections on Numeracy, Using the BNF and Pharmacology pre-seen long answer questions to demonstrate the required knowledge, understanding and skills. Module 3 Practical Assessment of Prescribing Practice (PAPP): a high-fidelity clinical situation tailored to your individual scope of practice. VIVA for applied evidence based medicine analysis , focused questioning on the application of the evidence base to a given patient case, this is linked with the PAPP. Module 4 Structured portfolio evidencing how you have met the prescribing competencies, learning outcomes and professional requirements for your regulatory body (NMC, HCPC, GPhC)This includes evidence of Portfolio Progress Reviews (one formative review- 2 summative) Reflective Diary, containing three structured reflective entries supported by an appendix of personal reflection diary entries which document progress during period of learning in practice and provide evidence against the professional and regulatory body requirements linked to the period of learning in practice The type of assessments are the same for each version of the modules (level 6 or level 7).
Entry requirements
Students will have: Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (NMC, GPhC, PSNI or HCPC); appropriate experience in the area of practice in which they will be prescribing; the ability to study at academic level 6 or level 7; at least 2 years post-registration clinical experience (pharmacists); at least 3 years post-registration clinical experience (nurses with 1st degree and allied health professionals); appropriate numeracy skills; support from the sponsoring organisation confirming service need, access to appropriate supervised practice, and a prescribing budget to meet the costs of prescriptions on completion of training; a named designated medical practitioner who will facilitate, supervise and support the student during their clinical placement.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Search our scholarships finder for possible funding opportunities: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/postgraduate
Provider information
Medway School of Pharmacy
Central Avenue
Chatham Maritime
Chatham
ME4 4TB