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Overview
With the Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing for Pharmacists programme delivered by University of Sunderland you'll improve access to care and medicines for patients. Experience new career opportunities and improve your job satisfaction.
Key facts
This is the only independent prescribing course approved by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) designed especially for pharmacists in north-east England.
You need this qualification for recognition as an independent prescriber. If you pass the course, you'll receive a Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing.
You'll learn how to assess patients and carry out physical examinations. This includes the main anatomic areas such as:
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Gastrointestinal
- Musculoskeletal
- The nervous system.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- therapeutic topics
- clinical skills
- patient assessment
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Sunderland, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Pharmacy Pharmacology View 21 other Short Courses in Pharmacy in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
To apply for the course, you need to:
- Be registered and considered "in good standing" with the GPhC or Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland
- Have appropriate patient-orientated experience. This can be in a UK hospital, the community, or primary care following your foundation year. This aligns with the GPhC’s Standards for Education and Training.
- Hold or be working towards a recognised clinical qualification at postgraduate diploma level or above. Or, provide an equivalent portfolio of evidence of clinical experience. If you can't meet this requirement, you may want to consider the MSc Clinical Pharmacy course. This includes an optional independent prescribing module.
- Have an identified area of clinical practice for independent prescribing. You also need agreement from a DPP to supervise your practice.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents1688 GBP / year≈ 1688 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1688 GBP / year≈ 1688 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Employers usually meets course costs. We advise that you speak to your workforce development lead before applying.
Living costs
Sunderland
United Kingdom
758 - 1438 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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