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Overview
Taken as a stand-alone module or as part of the MSc Advanced Clinical Practice, this intensive course in Non-Medical Prescribing at Canterbury Christ Church University will provide you with the knowledge to allow you to prescribe safely, appropriately, and cost-effectively.
You will become proficient in consultations, prescribing in a team context and clinical pharmacology whilst researching evidence-based practice and issues related to prescribing. You will also delve into policy context and the legal and ethical aspects of prescribing, as well as professional accountability and responsibility, and prescribing in the public health context.
Upon completion of the course, you will be eligible to apply to have your qualification recorded with your registered body, either the NMC or HCPC, depending on which you are registered with.
Why study Non-Medical Prescribing at CCCU?
- Progress in your career with this evidence-informed, rounded, and robust module.
- Choose a course that is flexible – we understand that many of our students are also current working professionals.
- Become a part of the Graduate College as a postgraduate student.
- Record your qualification with the NMC or HCPC upon completion of this course.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Pharmacology and prescribing principles
- Prescribing in practice
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Credits
40 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
- Must be a recognised professional that is eligible to undertake the non-medical prescribing V300 qualification. A first degree and/or evidence of the ability to study at level 6/7
- You must have at least three years’ experience in registered practice.
- You must have been practising in the clinical field which there is intent to prescribe for one year immediately preceding the application.
- You should be able to provide evidence from employer of ability in diagnosis, physical examination to enable application of nurse prescribing skills, this can be a recognised qualification evidence of relevant experience
- You must have a Designated Medical Practitioner (DMP) who meets the eligibility criteria for the practice supervision of nurse and midwife prescribers
- You must have a current DBS check (less than three years old) that you are able to evidence.
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
To access this programme, you can either be NHS/employer funded or you can self-fund your modules. Tuition Fees for next year have not yet been finalised.
Living costs
Canterbury
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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