Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners

Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom, Aberdeen

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Robert Gordon University

United Kingdom , Aberdeen

Key Facts

Program Level

Certificate

Study Type

Part Time

Delivery

Mix

Credit point

30 Points

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2023

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Duration 24 week(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,010 / year

Next Intake March-2023

Prescribing for Healthcare Practitioners

About

This course will prepare non-medical health professionals to prescribe within the legislation relevant to their profession. This course is aimed at experienced practitioners who wish to enhance their advanced practice by prescribing according to relevant professional standards.

Holistic consultation through analysis of consultation models and assessment tools
Pharmacology; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs
Critiquing evidence base practice to inform decision making

Non-medical prescribing influences on practice
Prescribing within a team context

Learning Methods

The module is delivered using a blend of face to face teaching (8 single study days) and online materials including online chat, virtual classroom and discussion forums. In addition, you will engage with directed and self-directed learning activities supported by the module team.

Assessment

This course is assessed throughpractice portfolio and exam.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applications will be considered on a case by case basis, please contact Admissions for information: admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Applicants who do not hold an International High School qualification will be expected to undertake a pathway programme at our International College

English Program Requirements

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 1,010

How to Apply

Completing an existing course (for example passing your Bachelors before coming to do a Masters with us). Please upload your degree documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Proving that your English language is good enough for University-level study. In this case you should send us a copy of your IELTS or TOEFL certificate as soon as it is available. Please upload these documents to your Apply Yourself record or email the Admissions Office with these.
Making a pre-payment (deposit) for international students. In this case you must arrange to pay the University before we can release an Unconditional Offer. To find out how to do this, please visit the Making Payment page.