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Overview
You'll already be a registered nurse, midwife, pharmacist, physiotherapist, paramedic, chiropodist, podiatrist, dietician, diagnostic or therapeutic radiographer, and this course may interest you because there is a recognised need for you to prescribe within your clinical practice.
The core teaching will involve an introduction to pharmacology and the generic aspects of prescribing. Although it doesn't cover therapeutic indications, the course will refer to common drugs throughout to demonstrate key pharmacological principles.
Outcomes
On successful completion of this Advanced Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) course at Anglia Ruskin University, you can be annotated/registered with your Professional Body as an independent and supplementary prescriber and you'll be qualified to prescribe medications within your field of competence.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- application of consultation and clinical assessment within the prescribing context
- critical application of knowledge of Pharmacology – pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics
- prescribing for special risk groups including children, the elderly, pregnancy and breastfeeding
- drug interactions and adverse events
- holistic approach to prescribing including the biopsychosocial aspects of prescribing
- effective medicines management
- prescribing within the inter-professional team
- legal and ethical issues, including professional accountability and impact on prescribing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 6 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Cambridge, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Public Health Health Sciences Health Informatics View 63 other Short Courses in Health Informatics in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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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
For entry to this course, you must meet the following requirements.
- Registered for 12 months with the NMC (nurses/midwives).
- Registered with the HCPC (allied health professionals - with appropriate experience; paramedics must be working in an advanced practice, non-ambulance setting and must take this module at level 7.
- Registered for 24 months with the GPhC (pharmacists). Additionally, pharmacist applicants must have at least 24 months experience in the specialist role in which they will prescribe and must take this module at level 7.
- Have the appropriate background knowledge of anatomy and physiology (this is an intensive module which assumes a basic knowledge of these subjects; equivalent to Year 3 nursing student degree).
- Have completed an Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills, or similar 30-credit module, at level 6 or 7.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2100 GBP / full≈ 2100 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2100 GBP / full≈ 2100 GBP / full
Living costs
Cambridge
United Kingdom
846 - 1465 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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