Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Level 7
Introduction
Prior to completing an application form, please complete the Prepare to Prescribe Toolkit in order to ensure that you are in a suitable position in order to undertake the course.
This module will help improve patients' access to medicines and in so doing will help to reduce waiting times and delays. This should lead to greater service efficiency and a better patient experience.
This module is also available to study at Level 6. Please note Aesthetic Practitioners (including professionals wishing to prescribe botox etc.) and HCPC registrants must study this module at Level 7. Paramedic applicants must be working in an Advanced Practice role.
Who the module is aimed at
Nurses, Midwives, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Chiropodists, Dieticians, Therapeutic Radiographers, Diagnostic Radiographers and Paramedics working in advanced practice roles.
Benefits of taking the modules to the individual, the organisation and the patient
The benefits to the student of completing this module are that will allow them to use their skills, knowledge and experience to their full extent for the benefit of patients. Non-medical prescribing is a key qualification needed for anyone wanting to become an advanced practitioner or operate in an advanced practice role. The benefits to patients are improved access to medications, reducing treatment delays and improving the patient experience. For the organisation the benefits are reduced delays and more efficient services for patients
What you learn
This module aims to prepare practitioners as Independent and/or Supplementary Prescribers in accordance with appropriate Professional Regulatory Body (Nursing and Midwifery Council and Health and Care Professions Council) guidance.
General areas covered
- Consultation, decision-making, assessment and review
- Influences on psychology of prescribing
- Prescribing in a team context
- Clinical pharmacology
- Evidenced based practice
- Legal, ethical, aspects of prescribing
- Skills gained for the workplace, technical skills or academic skills e.g. reflective practice skills
- Advanced assessment / consultation skills
- Prescribing skills
- Critical analysis / synthesis
- Reflective practice skills
- Unique or interesting features
- Interprofessional education and service user involvement
Professional recognition
This module can qualify nurses and midwives to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council as Independent and Supplementary Prescribers. Chiropodists, Optometrists, Paramedics, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists and Therapeutic Radiographers can qualify and register with the HCPC as Independent and Supplementary prescribers. Diagnostic Radiographers and Dietitians who complete the module qualify as Supplementary Prescribers only.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Please make sure you complete the supplementary NMP forms below and return with your application.
Self-employed and non-NHS applicants must evidence that the practice area where they will be undertaking their supervised practice time complies with the requirements outlined in the SHU placement learning audit. This is evidenced on the Placement Audit Checklist (i.e. the practice area must either be registered to supervise pre-registration healthcare students or must already be audited by a suitable professional body i.e. CQC etc.)’, otherwise we will be unable to accept the student on the NMP course.
Fees and Funding for 2024/25
| Indicative price for stand-alone module |
Home student: £1,720 EU / International students: £2,870 - this is part-time study and therefore cannot provide sponsorship for Tier 4. |
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| How to apply |
To apply please complete and return the application form below: |