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The PG Cert Independent/ Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives comprises of the following two 30 credit, level 7 modules:
- Advanced clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives
- Independent/ Supplementary prescribing for nurses and midwives (V300)
The course is suitable for NMC registrants from all fields of nursing practice (adult, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s nursing), midwifery and specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN). It develops and builds on physical assessment and clinical reasoning skills, to advance the practitioners’ pharmacology knowledge base, as well as the theory and practice of prescribing to meet the NMC Standards for prescribing programmes (NMC, 2018b). The programme is delivered using a blended learning approach, which incorporates both face-to-face and online activities. A variety of strategies and techniques are employed, including simulation-based learning, to encourage critical enquiry and problem solving, in recognition of the complexities that may be encountered in prescribing practice.
Advanced Clinical Reasoning in Health Assessment: Lifespan Perspectives NW7032 (30 Credits)
This module will enable registered healthcare practitioners such as nurses, paramedics and physiotherapists to develop their knowledge and skills in clinical reasoning and physical examination techniques. Healthcare practitioners are provided with the opportunity to equip themselves to deliver a high standard of care in health assessment techniques, critically explore differential diagnosis and develop management plans that are evidence based and in partnership with their client group. The emphasis of the module is on integrating subjective and objective data into the clinical reasoning process and on synthesis of evidential practice in the context of undifferentiated urgent care. The educational delivery and ethos of this module emphasises and builds on autonomous self-directed learning for independent practice.
Independent/Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives (V300) NW7033 (30 Credits)
The Independent and Supplementary Prescribing module is for NMC registrants from all fields of nursing practice (adult, mental health, learning disabilities and children’s nursing), midwifery and specialist community public health nursing (SCPHN). It builds on existing physical assessment and clinical reasoning skills, to develop the practitioners’ pharmacology knowledge base, as well as the theory and practice of prescribing to meet the NMC Standards for prescribing programmes (NMC, 2018). The module is delivered using a blended learning approach, which incorporates both face-to-face and online activities. A variety of strategies and techniques are employed, including simulation-based learning, to encourage critical enquiry and problem solving, in recognition of the complexities that may be encountered in prescribing practice.
On completion of the course students will be able to apply systematic knowledge and understanding of, and will be able to:
Learning outcomes
pathophysiology, health assessment pharmacology and prescribing practice.
the wider socio-political, financial and cultural influences on prescribing practice.
the wider ethical, legal and professional perspectives to prescribing practice.
critically apply reflexivity and advanced reasoning skills to complex, novel prescribing related situations.
synthesise and integrate diverse and contradictory contemporary sources, evidence and concepts.
incorporate a critical and ethical/professional dimension into complex prescribing decision-making.
self-direct their own personal and professional development, based on the application of critical enquiry, reflective practice and appraisal of evidence.
act as a professional role model, working effectively and collaboratively to lead and develop others in the area of prescribing practice.
reconcile uncertainty, constraints and dilemmas within the unpredictable and changing context of prescribing practice.
contribute to development and transformation of services, new roles and ways of working to meet changing workforce needs relating to prescribing.
apply advanced clinical skills to health consultation, physical assessment and prescribing practice.
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Course pre-requisites
The entry requirements for the programme are as follows.
• Current nurse (Level 1), midwife or SCPHN with at least 1 year’s post Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration clinical experience in the speciality within which they will be prescribing.
• Standard applicants will be required to hold an Honours degree 2(ii) or above from a UK or Republic of Ireland university. An Honours degree equivalent to a 2(ii) or above from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK and Republic of Ireland will be accepted. Advice on equivalence of overseas awards will be obtained from UK ENIC
• Applications will be considered from non-standard applicants who can demonstrate the following certificated learning:
o a DipHE from a UK or Republic of Ireland university or equivalent qualification from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK and Republic of Ireland and one of the following completed within the last five years:
- Successful completion of a standalone module at Masters Level (Level 7)
- A minimum of 30 credits from standalone modules at level 6, at or above grade B (60%).
• Written confirmation of support to undertake the module from the applicant’s Prescribing Lead or Employer within their organisation, who must confirm all placement areas have a current and satisfactory educational audit.
• Written confirmation of agreement to provide support from an identified Practice Assessor, who should:
o be an experienced, active prescriber,
o normally have at least 3 years’ recent prescribing experience,
o hold suitable equivalent qualifications for the module undertaken,
o meet criteria in the NMC’s (2018a) Standards for student supervision and assessment, the NMC’s (2018b) Standards for prescribing programmes and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) (2019) Competency framework for designated prescribing practitioners.
• Self-employed applicants must have an honorary contract in place and agreement of support from a suitably qualified Practice Assessor and the Prescribing Lead or Employer within that organisation, at the point of application.
• Applicants may claim 30 credits Recognition of Prior learning (RPL) and exemption from the Advanced clinical reasoning in health assessment: lifespan perspectives module, where they can evidence achievement of equivalent level 7 certificated learning from another Higher Education Institution, obtained within the last 5 years.
Fees
£3,505.00