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University of Exeter: Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
| Institution | University of Exeter View institution profile |
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| Department | Health and Care Professions |
| Web | https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| HASSEnquiries@exeter.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)1392 727272 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
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Designed to help you achieve accreditation for annotation as an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber on the GPhC, NMC or HCPC registers*
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Blend of online learning supported by minimal face-to-face contact days with communication and clinical skills training within our Clinical Skills Resource Centre
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Problem Based Learning (PBL) scenarios allow students to tailor their learning to their own needs and develop personal learning objectives.
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Expert tutors and guest lecturers will be invited from a range of clinical and research backgrounds
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Can be taken as a standalone module or the credit can be used towards the MSc Clinical Pharmacy programme, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme or the Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship
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Acquiring this qualification and Independent or Supplementary prescriber status will enable you to seek extended roles in clinical practice as a non-medical prescribing practitioner
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Successful completion of an accredited Independent and Supplementary Prescribing course is not a guarantee of annotation on the GPhC, NMC or HCPC registers or of future employment as an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. Entry requirements vary by regulator. Please check you meet the specific requirements below: GPhC/PSNI NMC HCPC HCPC (Paramedics) Have completed post-qualification study at level 7 (Master’s level) All applicants must: • Have the agreement of a designated prescribing practitioner (DPP), practice assessor (PA) or Practice Educator (PE) who is willing to supervise your training For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - St Luke's Campus Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU |
Summary
Designed to help you achieve accreditation for annotation as an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber on the GPhC, NMC or HCPC registers*
• Blend of online learning supported by minimal face-to-face contact days with communication and clinical skills training within our Clinical Skills Resource Centre
• Problem Based Learning (PBL) scenarios allow students to tailor their learning to their own needs and develop personal learning objectives.
• Expert tutors and guest lecturers will be invited from a range of clinical and research backgrounds
• Can be taken as a standalone module or the credit can be used towards the MSc Clinical Pharmacy programme, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme or the Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship
• Acquiring this qualification and Independent or Supplementary prescriber status will enable you to seek extended roles in clinical practice as a non-medical prescribing practitioner
- Successful completion of an accredited Independent and Supplementary Prescribing course is not a guarantee of annotation on the GPhC, NMC or HCPC registers or of future employment as an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - St Luke's Campus Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU |
Summary
Designed to help you achieve accreditation for annotation as an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber on the GPhC, NMC or HCPC registers*
• Blend of online learning supported by minimal face-to-face contact days with communication and clinical skills training within our Clinical Skills Resource Centre
• Problem Based Learning (PBL) scenarios allow students to tailor their learning to their own needs and develop personal learning objectives.
• Expert tutors and guest lecturers will be invited from a range of clinical and research backgrounds
• Can be taken as a standalone module or the credit can be used towards the MSc Clinical Pharmacy programme, MSc Advanced Clinical Practice programme or the Advanced Clinical Practice Degree Apprenticeship
• Acquiring this qualification and Independent or Supplementary prescriber status will enable you to seek extended roles in clinical practice as a non-medical prescribing practitioner
- Successful completion of an accredited Independent and Supplementary Prescribing course is not a guarantee of annotation on the GPhC, NMC or HCPC registers or of future employment as an Independent or Supplementary Prescriber
To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Normally a minimum 2.2 Honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline. A personal statement, detailing your reasons for seeking to undertake this subject, will be required. For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page. |
| Location | University of Exeter - St Luke's Campus Heavitree Road Exeter Devon EX1 2LU |
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