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University of Kent: Independent/Supplementary Prescribing
Institution | University of Kent View institution profile |
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Department | Medway School of Pharmacy |
Web | www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate |
Study type | Taught |
Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
Summary
This programme, approved by the appropriate professional/regulatory bodies, provides a distance learning option for qualification as a non-medical prescriber. Eight contact days cover communication and diagnostic skills. Other topics on the syllabus include the legal, policy, professional and ethical aspects of prescribing, plus pharmacology and patient assessment and monitoring.
You can take the Master’s programme as a stand-alone PCert in Independent / Supplementary Prescribing, or as one pathway into the Medicines Management programme, by studying prescribing as either the first or second year of the Medicines Management PDip.
On successful completion, the School notifies the appropriate professional / regulatory body that you have qualified as an independent / supplementary prescriber.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (GPhC or PSNI for pharmacists, HCPC for allied health professionals). A first degree or evidence of having studied at level H (for those wishing to undertake a Master’s-level qualification); at least two years’ post-registration clinical experience (pharmacists); at least three years’ post-registration clinical experience (allied health professionals). Students on this programme will also need support from a sponsoring organisation, confirming service need and access to a prescribing budget to meet the costs of prescriptions on completion of training, and a named designated medical practitioner who will supervise and provide support during clinical placement. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, and professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
Location | Medway campus University of Kent at Medway The Medway Building Chatham Maritime Chatham ME4 4AG |
Summary
This programme, approved by the appropriate professional/regulatory bodies, provides a distance learning option for qualification as a non-medical prescriber.
Eight contact days cover communication and diagnostic skills. Other topics on the syllabus include the legal, policy, professional and ethical aspects of prescribing, plus pharmacology and patient assessment and monitoring.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Registration with the appropriate professional/regulatory body (GPhC or PSNI for pharmacists, HCPC for allied health professionals). A first degree or evidence of having studied at level H (for those wishing to undertake a Master’s-level qualification); at least two years’ post-registration clinical experience (pharmacists); at least three years’ post-registration clinical experience (allied health professionals). Students on this programme will also need support from a sponsoring organisation, confirming service need and access to a prescribing budget to meet the costs of prescriptions on completion of training, and a named designated medical practitioner who will supervise and provide support during clinical placement. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications. |
Location | Medway campus University of Kent at Medway The Medway Building Chatham Maritime Chatham ME4 4AG |
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