This course is for Specialist Community Practitioner Nurses (who have previously undertaken a Community Specialist Practice Course). On successful completion you will be able to prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Practitioners.
Community Practitioner - Nurse Prescribing, Short Course
- AnytimeApplication Deadline
- 42 daysDuration
- UnknownTuition Fee1156 GBP/fullTuition Fee1156 GBP/fullTuition Fee
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Overview
Are you a nurse with a specialist community practitioner qualification? Successfully completing this course will qualify you to prescribe from the Nurse Prescribers' Formulary for Community Practitioners, and to be registered accordingly with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Our Community Practitioner Nurse Prescribing course is delivered alongside the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse course for health visitor and school nurse students, plus those students on a district nursing pathway. This integrated approach enables you to gain a great deal of knowledge and information from the wider arena supplied by students studying in practice across the counties.
Detailed Programme Facts
- Deadline and start date A student can apply at any time for this programme, there is no deadline. More details:
This courses starts monthly on different locations.
- Programme intensity Part-time
- Average part-time duration 42 days
- Intensity Flexible
- Credits 15 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
- There are 4 full days of face-to-face teaching, covering the 3 domains of the single-competency framework for all prescribers (as identified by the National Prescribing Centre). You will need the agreed support, in advance, of a practising supervisor who is also a registered prescriber for this formulary.
- Although attendance to the 4 days is essential, we also have a contemporary Virtual Learning Environment and face to face workshop’s to augment the learning. This gives a wider experience on working through case scenarios and clinical decision making, moving into Minor Illnesses.
English Language Requirements
You need the following IELTS score:
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
General Requirements
To access this course, you will:
- be a nurse with a specialist community practitioner qualification
- have agreed, in advance, a practising supervisor (who is also a registered prescriber for this formulary) to observe and assess you in practice.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
1156 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1156 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 42 days. -
EU/EEA Applies to you
1156 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 1156 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 42 days.
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15 Credits (Level 7): £675
Living costs
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Cambridge, United Kingdom
846 - 1470 GBP/monthLiving Costs -
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Our Continuing Professional Development portfolio aims to help professionals develop their knowledge and skills and support their career advancement.
Tuition fees for all academic courses, modules and workshops can be funded in a variety of ways:
- Self-funded
- Employer-funded
- Payment by a sponsoring organisation, professional organisation or charitable trust
- If you are a member of staff at NHS Hospital and Primary Care Trusts in Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire, we have an annual Education Contract with the East of England Strategic Health Authority where places on educational courses are supported
If you are seeking assistance with your fees, check with your employer to see if funding is available before accepting a place on your chosen course
The full-time health visitors course now attracts 100% salary support at mid-point band 5, with 24% on costs. This support is only available for two years and for new students starting their studies.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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