45 credits at level 3
Introduction
The Certificate is designed to offer opportunities for continuing professional development for a nurse, midwife and/or specialist public health nurse working in health care who wish to become a non-medical prescriber. Accredited with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, the programme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and competency required to undertake the role of an independent and supplementary non-medical prescriber.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are to enable you to:
- prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively within a framework of professional accountability
- demonstrate knowledge of the legislation relevant to the practice of prescribing
- understand and use sources of information, advice and decision support in prescribing practice
- analyse the influences on prescribing practice
- apply theoretical concepts of drug action in prescribing practice
- understand the roles and relationships of others in prescribing, supplying and administration
- demonstrate your ability to study at level 3
Content
The programme consists of three Level 3 modules to include:
Further details about each module can be found on www.glos.ac.uk. Although each module is a discrete unit and is assessed separately, the programme is an integrated one which emphasises the application of theory to practice.
Structure and Timing
The course usually runs twice a year starting in January and September. Timetabled sessions are scheduled for ten days at the Francis Close Hall Campus. There is also a requirement to complete 12 days of supervised practice working with a medical supervisor. In addition to the timetabled programme you will be expected to engage in related independent study activities. Normally the programme will be completed in 6 months.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching methods are varied and include discussion, seminar presentations, reflection and interactive lectures. In addition to University staff, expertise is provided by other specialist contributors such as pharmacists and non medical prescribers.
Each module is assessed separately.
- Pharmacology for Health Practitioners - personal formulary, in class examination consisting of short answer numeracy questions and short answer pharmacology questions.
- Prescribing for Health Practitioners - objective structured clinical observation.
- Non-Medical Prescribing within the Context of Healthcare Practice - case study, portfolio.
For further details contact:
The Courses Administrator
University of Gloucestershire
Email: shsc@glos.ac.uk