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Overview
The Independent and Supplementary Prescribing programme at the University of Worcester is a multidisciplinary course for experienced healthcare professionals who want to develop safe and effective prescribing practices within their clinical specialities.
You will study consultation and clinical decision-making, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics. The programme also examines safe and cost-effective prescribing, medicine review, deprescribing, professional accountability and the legal and ethical aspects of prescribing.
Why study the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing programme at the University of Worcester?
The programme combines face-to-face study days, online learning, individual tutorials, independent resources and supervised practice with a Designated Prescribing Practitioner. It is approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and the Health and Care Professions Council against professional prescribing standards.
By completing the Independent and Supplementary Prescribing programme at the University of Worcester, you can develop greater autonomy and provide a more complete episode of patient care. The programme can be taken independently or contribute to the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice or the Advanced Clinical Practitioner Apprenticeship.
Programme Structure
Course include:
Consultation and clinical decision-making
Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapeutics
Safe, cost-effective prescribing and medicine review
Legal, ethical and professional aspects of prescribing
Supplementary prescribing and clinical management planning
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Worcester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Health Administration View 78 other Short Courses in Health Administration 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
- A registered Nurse (level 1) or Midwife or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing registrant or Health and Care Professions Council registrant whose profession is legislated as being able to act as a prescriber
- Employed or self-employed as a registered Nurse or a registered Health Care Professional (including NHS and non-NHS settings)
- Capable of safe and effective practice in clinical/health assessment, diagnostics/care management and planning and evaluation of care
- At least 1 year post registration, prior to application on to the course
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-residents1622 GBP / full≈ 1622 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents1622 GBP / full≈ 1622 GBP / full
Living costs
Worcester
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 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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