PGCert Independent and Supplementary Prescribing

Our PGCert in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing supports registered healthcare practitioners (nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals) in the UK to develop the knowledge, understanding and skills required to practice as safe, effective, and competent independent and supplementary prescribers.

The course has been validated by the NMC and HCPC and prepares you for safe and effective prescribing practice within your competency/scope of practice and professional bodies’ authorisation and employer's consent.

During the course you will be introduced to the general principles of pharmacology relevant to prescribing practice, the professional, legal, and ethical frameworks relevant to Independent and Supplementary prescribing, as well as the clinical governance / quality assurance aspects of prescribing.

The course team are a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and academics and are thus able to meet both the academic and clinical needs of the prescribing course. The course is divided equally between theory and practice. General pharmacological principles will be taught in a class-based situation, you will then relate these to your own practice within the workplace.

You must complete a minimum of 84 hours observing a variety of prescribing decisions supported by your practice supervisor and practice assessor.

As a university we place great emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip you for lifelong learning and future employment as an independent and supplementary prescriber. The course blends a mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support as well as supporting your clinical learning by supervising a learning contract with your employer.

All students will be required to be in clinical practice in an area that supports the development of the role. They will also have to identify an appropriate ACP or Medical Supervisor to oversee the clinical practice elements of the course

Students will be able to develop their advanced skills covering advanced multi-system diagnostic skills, advanced research methods commensurate with the advanced nature of the role students will move into. The independent and supplementary prescribing modules will enable learners to be NMC/HCPC independent and supplementary prescribers which will enhance practice in the clinical setting.

• Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
• UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
• US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4

Extended Diploma or Diploma

FROM

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

Postgraduate study will provide students with enhanced knowledge in their chosen clinical subject area, as well as highlighting ability to analyse, communicate and apply theory - all skills which are sought after by employers.

This course is developed in partnership with local employers and as such is closely mapped to both the needs of the student and the needs of the employer. This ensures that students will complete the course with specific, focused skills that are desirable to local employers and the wider health and social care community in East London.

All students will join the PG Cert from practice, develop their skills and understanding through the course and return to practice with these developed qualities, attributes, and skills.