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Cardiff University: Independent/Supplementary Prescribing
Institution | Cardiff University View institution profile |
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Department | School of Healthcare Sciences |
Web | www.cardiff.ac.uk |
enquiry@cardiff.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 (0)29 2087 4455 |
Study type | Taught |
Summary
This postgraduate certificate in non-medical prescribing will provide you with the knowledge and skills to qualify as an independent prescriber.
The programme will develop your ability to critically analyse and to hone your personal reflection skills, preparing you for lifelong professional development. It will provide the foundation for you to develop your practice, to enable you to provide a high professional standard of care, and be accountable for that care.
The programme will introduce you to the general principles of pharmacology relevant to prescribing practice, the professional, legal, and ethical frameworks relevant to Independent and Supplementary prescribing, and clinical governance / quality assurance aspects of prescribing.
These elements will be underpinned by evaluation of your own performance, and application of the prescribing principles to your own area of practice. It will also enable you to be aware of current developments within independent and supplementary prescribing in the UK. You will study in a multi-disciplinary setting along with a range of individuals from other professions including pharmacists, facilitating shared learning as recommended by the NMC/ HCPC.
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | For further information regarding entry requirements, please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-practice-non-medical-prescribing-pgcert-part-time |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | For further information regarding entry requirements, please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-practice-non-medical-prescribing-pgcert-part-time |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | As well as complying with the Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)) specific requirements for prescribing, you will need to have: Current registration with the relevant professional/regulatory body. For further information regarding entry requirements, please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-practice-non-medical-prescribing-pgcert-part-time |
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | As well as complying with the Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body (Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)) specific requirements for prescribing, you will need to have: Current registration with the relevant professional/regulatory body. For further information regarding entry requirements, please visit our website: https://www.cardiff.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/courses/course/advanced-practice-non-medical-prescribing-pgcert-part-time |
Founded in 1883, Cardiff University Cardiff University combines a prestigious heritage with impressive modern facilities, on one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. As part of the Russell Group, our students benefit from our outstanding research quality and reputation, while enjoying a wide variety of courses that can be tailored to any aspirations.
Among great minds
Cardiff University is ranked 25th in the UK (the Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2023) and 154th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2024). With 90% of our research confirmed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2021 Research Excellence …
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