Independent/Supplementary Prescribing BSc
De Montfort University
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Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Introduction
Independent/Supplementary Prescribing BSc
This programme is designed to prepare students to work as an independent/supplementary prescriber.
This programme is designed to prepare nurses (Level 1) and midwives registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) as well as physiotherapists /podiatrists/paramedics or therapeutic radiographers registered with the Health Care professions Council (HCPC) to register as Independent/Supplementary Prescriber on completion of the programme.
The programme has been validated by the NMC and prepares students to prescribe from the BNF within their competency and professional bodies’ authorisation.
The curriculum has been designed with expert advice from a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and academics to address the academic and clinical demands of the role of a prescriber.
The programme is designed to have a 50:50 split between theory and practice. You will be taught general principles in class, but will need to relate these to your own practice area with the support of your practice supervisor and practice assessor. You must complete 12 days (84 hours) in a supernumerary capacity observing a variety of prescribing decisions. The student will be allocated time for these practice days but is responsible for organising suitable experiences to enhance their knowledge.
This course is available for UK/EU students
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Curriculum
In order to achieve the professional qualification of Independent/Supplementary (V300) Prescriber students must pass 2 modules:
- Applied Prescribing
- Pharmacology for Prescribers.
Applied Prescribing Module
This is a 30 credit module taught over 2 semesters.
It is assessment by the completion of:
- Practice portfolio (pass/fail)
- Two reflections of 1,500 words each (pass mark 40%)
The practice portfolio is assessed by the practice assessor in conjunction with the practice supervisor and academic assessor and is designed to ensure that you meet the competencies contained within “A competency Framework for all prescribers” (Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 2016)
Pharmacology for Prescribers Module
This is a 15 credit module and is assessed by:
- 30 minute numeracy exam (pass mark 100%)
- 2 hour pharmacology exam (pass mark 80%)
- 2000 word assignment (pass mark 40%)
Program Outcome
On successful completion the student will be awarded 45 credits at level 6 in addition to the professional qualification. Alternatively, this programme can be studied as a postgraduate (level 7).
From a professional development perspective you may wish to undertake this programme as part of an honours route and will need to discuss this at interview to ensure you enrol on the Health and Professional Practice BSc (Hons) where these 60 credits can be used.
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Graduate Careers
This recordable qualification for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals will be a valuable asset in your professional toolkit. It is designed to prepare advanced and specialist practitioners with the critical thinking skills to practice as safe and effective prescribers to enhance the patient journey and contribute effectively to the prescribing team.