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Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Healthcare Professionals

This module is for healthcare professionals . It will develop the skills you need to become a prescriber in your chosen area of practice , and gain a recordable entry on your professional register .
Taught by an expert , supportive and multi-professional team including practicing prescribers , this module is designed for nurses , midwives and allied health professionals , who are required to prescribe a wide range of medicines from the British National Formulary ( BNF ), including controlled drugs , ‘ off-label ’ and unlicensed medication .
The requirements and outcomes of the module are derived from prescribing standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council ( NMC ), and the Health and Care Professions Council ( HCPC ). The module is underpinned by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society competency framework for prescribers .
The module can be undertaken either as a stand-alone module or as one of several modules within the MSc Person-Centred Practice Framework ( see pages 102-109 ). You can choose to study at either SCQF Level 10 or 11 , and the module carries 40 credits .
Structure This is a single module . Teaching , learning and assessment
You will participate in a range of teaching and learning experiences both at university and in your workplace . You will be taught by specialist teachers from practice .
In keeping with the Person-centred Practice Framework philosophy , you are encouraged to participate actively and take responsibility for your own learning . Throughout the module your learning will be supported by our Virtual Learning Environment and our Learning Resource Centre where you can access a wide range of online learning materials , books and journals .
Teaching hours and attendance
The module runs for 26 weeks , including 90 hours spent learning in practice in your own workplace . Teaching days fall mainly in the first third of the module with live teaching sessions on a Tuesday , but you will engage with QMU throughout the duration of the programme .
Careers
You will already be working as a healthcare professional and this module will serve as part of your CPD and enable you to prescribe medication to patients .
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