What is it about?
Provides opportunities for practitioners to develop knowledge and skills for non-medical prescribing. Our expert prescriber lecturers and medical partnership working enable students to appraise relevant sources of information, advice and support available for decision-making in practice.
Who is it for?
It is suitable for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals and paramedics.
What will participants learn?
The module content includes:
- Providing nurses, midwives and allied health professionals as supplementary prescribers
- Learning how to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively from the legally specified prescribing formularies
- The examination of professional accountability and responsibility related to non-medical prescribing is core to this module
How will it be delivered?
Blended and competency assessed in the workplace.
How will participants be assessed?
Theoretical and practice assessment, and a portfolio of evidence of competence.
What experience / qualifications do participants need?
Qualified practitioner working in a practice area in which they are expected to prescribe and can develop their knowledge and skills.
Code
V150
Level
6
Credits
20
When is it?
TBC - Please contact NSBackOffice@northumbria.ac.uk or call (0191) 4060901.
Where is it?
HEI, trust and community premises with appropriate facilities. Online study materials and electronic portfolio support this learning.
University Contact Details
Name: Carol Wills
Email: carol.wills@northumbria.ac.uk
Telephone: 0191 349 5600
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