Non-Medical Prescribing

The Open University UK

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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The Open University UK

United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

Online

Course Code

K33

Credit point

60 Points

Campuses

Distance learning

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2024

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Duration 13 month(s)

Next Intake February-2024

Non-Medical Prescribing

About

This qualification aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for safe, appropriate and effective prescribing practice and enables you to meet the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) competencies within your scope of practice. On successful completion, you'll be eligible to apply for the annotation to your regulatory register as an Independent and/or Supplementary Prescriber.

Key features of the course

Gives you a critical understanding of pharmacology, including the pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic effects of medicines and devices.
Provides an understanding of the implications and management of side-effects, contra-indications and adverse drug reactions.
Understanding of the legislation and ethical frameworks related to prescribing decisions.
Develops your ability to critically evaluate appropriate investigations, results and data.
Online and face-to-face teaching delivered by field experts.

The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

Knowledge and understanding
Cognitive skills
Practical and professional skills
Key skills

Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

hold a degree from a UK university or equivalent, or in the case of non-graduates, be able to demonstrate equivalent academic ability and professional experience.
be a level 1 NMC registered nurse (RN), a pharmacist registered with the GPhC, or an allied health professional registered with the HCPC and satisfy the professional regulatory requirements to enter on to a prescribing programme.
have a current and valid Access NI (Northern Ireland), PVG scheme (Scotland) or Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) (England) declaration.
have been deemed competent to safely and effectively practice clinical/health assessments; diagnostics/care management; planning and evaluating care within your proposed area of prescribing practice
have a supporting organisation which is able to provide governance, learning opportunities and continued service provision.
have identified an appropriate Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) who has agreed to supervise your learning in practice. For nurses, this is a Practice Supervisor to supervise clinical practice and Practice Assessor to assess clinical practice.

Career

Career relevance

This qualification will allow you to apply for annotation with your regulatory body as a non-medical prescriber. It will increase your career prospects by widening opportunities for you and for the further development of services within your organisation.

Currently the independent prescribing programme is aimed at nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, chiropodists or podiatrists, therapeutic radiographers and paramedics. Diagnostic radiographers and dieticians will be eligible to apply for annotation as Supplementary Prescribers.

It is the intention of Government and health care organisations, including the NHS, that non-medical prescribing will make better use of the skills of health professionals and contribute to the introduction of more flexible team working.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 0

How to Apply

Choose your qualification.
Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
Register for your module online.
Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

When to apply

Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

Choose your qualification.
Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
Register for your module online.
Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

When to apply

Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.