University Certificate Non-Medical Prescribing

This course is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to prescribe medication safely and effectively. The program covers the principles of pharmacology, drug interactions, and prescribing practices, with a focus on non-medical prescribing. Students will learn how to assess patients, identify their medical needs, and select appropriate medications. They will also develop their communication and decision-making skills, which are crucial for effective prescribing. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to prescribe medication within their scope of practice and contribute to improving patient outcomes.

Additional Information

The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical sessions. Students will also participate in clinical placements to gain hands-on experience in prescribing medication. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the Non-Medical Prescriber's Certificate examination.

Choose Canterbury Christ Church University for Excellent Healthcare Education

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading institution for healthcare education, with a strong reputation for producing well-trained and compassionate professionals. The university's location in Canterbury provides easy access to a diverse range of clinical placements, offering students valuable hands-on experience in a variety of settings. The course faculty are experienced professionals in their field, with a deep commitment to teaching and learning.

This course will enable you to extend your scope of clinical practice to prescribe medicines as an Independent and Supplementary Non-medical Prescriber.

Non-medical prescribing is becoming a well-established means of managing a service user’s condition enabling quicker access to medicines, delivering high-quality, innovative clinical care, and offering choices for service users.

The course explores current practices as well as supports professional and personal development. You will have advanced skills in assessment and diagnosis and have demonstrable expertise in an identified area of clinical practice, e.g. mental health, adult nursing, child nursing, learning disabilities, and midwifery.

Entry requirements are in line with the general regulations for the conferment of awards although additional entry requirements apply to this program. It is also essential that applicants have professional registration to practice in health and/or social care or equivalent. They must hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate.

It is expected that applicants will have completed a Level 6 or Level 7 History Taking & Clinical Examination course or program prior to starting, and preferably a diagnostic interpretation and reasoning course