Clinical Practice (Independent and Supplementary Prescribing)
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    Clinical Practice (Independent and Supplementary Prescribing)

    University of West London
    University of West London
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
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    Duration9 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 2,550 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2022

    Clinical Practice (Independent and Supplementary Prescribing)

    About

    This course aims to prepare you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost-effectively as an independent and supplementary prescriber. It is intended for registered nurses (level 1) midwives paramedics physiotherapists. The course is designed to enable you to meet the following standards: the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (2016) ‘A Competency Framework for all Prescribers Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards for Prescribing (2019)* / Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards of Proficiency for Nurse and Midwife Prescribers (2006)**. This course is run at the West London campus, but it is also offered at our Berkshire Institute for Health in Reading. *This course is subject to approval by the HCPC. **The Independent and Supplementary Prescribing module is currently approved by the NMC.
    This new course reflects the current climate in healthcare where a range of health professionals acquire the knowledge and skills to manage an entire clinical episode, both non-pharmacologically and pharmacologically, of a patients presentation. This clinically-focused award has been designed to have significant impact on your practice. Learning methods Learning will take place in a multi-professional environment that will value your prior knowledge, skills and life experience. It will encompass: learning in University with other professional groups (nurses, midwives, paramedics, physiotherapists) learning in profession-specific groups practice-based learning in your area of work or placements organised by your employer. We use a wide range of approaches to learning and teaching, including: technology enhanced learning lectures and seminars action learning sets simulated learning forum theatre service user and carer involvement inter-professional learning practice-based learning critical reflection critical analysis and synthesis of evidence. Assessment The module assessments are designed to fit the learning outcomes of the course and meet the requirements of your professional body. They will enable you to demonstrate you are consistently competent and capable of the role, both academically and in real-life complex and dynamic service environments. Duration This course lasts 9 months. The maximum period of enrolment is 2 years.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on a postgraduate course:

    • Jordanian bachelor’s degree (accumulative average 68%, GPA 2.5 or above, or rating of good)
    • Degree equivalent to UK bachelor’s degree (2.2 minimum)
    • Higher Diploma (pass required)
    • Master’s degree study (entry on a Doctoral degree)

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5

    English Program Requirements

    You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Other equivalent English language examinations will be considered. For more information, contact the International Office. You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents. We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

    Career

    Career progression for a paramedic or physiotherapist

    Successful completion of this course will lead to eligibility for a paramedic/physiotherapist to become annotated with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an independent and supplementary prescriber.

    Career progression for a nurse, midwife or specialist community public health nurse

    Successful completion of this course will lead to eligibility for a nurse / midwife / specialist community public health nurse to become annotated with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as an independent and supplementary prescriber.

    This is sometimes known as a ‘V300’, from the code that is used to enter the annotation onto the NMC register indicating successful completion of a NMC-approved prescribing programme that gives the registrant independent/ supplementary prescriber status.

    Study progression

    Our portfolio of Masters and Clinical Doctorate/PhD courses will support your career development. 

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    You can apply online at any time by following the link below. Our application form will ask you for some information about: what you want to study your previous qualifications or experience your references your visa (if required) how we can contact you. Want to ask us a question first? Our dedicated international students’ team would love to hear from you. email [email protected] to submit a question More information about international student applications

    Clinical Practice (Independent and Supplementary Prescribing)

    University of West London

    University of West London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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