Non-Medical Prescribing (V300) - Level 6
September 2023 | 22 weeks (approx)

Places are limited on this programme and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. HEE will not be funding places on this programme in 22/23, funding can be sought from your Trust or CCG. 

Please read the pre-course information and prescribing authorisations form in preparation for submitting your application (please find links for these at the end of this webpage).

The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation which includes:

• 10 taught days (and 0.5 day for assessment),
• 10 directed learning days,
• 5.5 days independent study and
• 12 days of supervised practice with assessment over approximately 22 weeks (5 months). In addition, students will require personal study time. The amount of time varies greatly between individuals but can be in the region of 80 - 190 hours

The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile. Completion at degree level provides an academic award of 40 degree level (level 6 equivalent) credits and 40 masters level (level 7 equivalent) credits. There are differences in the assessment of degree and masters level.

Please ensure that you complete the application for the level you wish to study. This is shown in the course title.

The prescribing qualification / authority of independent and supplementary prescribing relates to regulatory and legal permissions. Currently Dieticians and Diagnostic Radiographers may qualify as supplementary prescribers whereas Registered Nurses (level 1), Midwives, SCPHN, Physiotherapists, Chiropodists, Advanced Paramedics, Podiatrists and Therapeutic Radiographers may qualify as supplementary and independent prescribers. Your professional registration will dictate your qualification. 

To apply please make a note of the module start month, click on apply now and choose the application for the correct starting month. Once your application is complete we will contact you in order to confirm whether or not you have been allocated a place.

In order to assist you in completing your application we have included a link to guidance notes here or via the button at the end of this webpage. Please refer to these while completing your application. You must also read the 'Pre Course Information' via the link below. This contains essential information which you must review prior to completing your application form

As part of your application you will need to upload a copy of your completed Prescribing Authorisations Form to the Experience – CV section of the application (please find a link for the form here or via the button at the end of this webpage). If you do not attach your approval form to your application, or it is incomplete this will delay your application and may impact you being offered a place on the module.

If you are practicing in an area which does not have a Northumbria University Education Audit in place (i.e. takes Northumbria University undergraduate students) a self-assessment of the Education Environment is required by yourself and/or the area manager. This form can be found with the supplementary information and authorisation forms and must be completed before we can fully confirm a place on the course. 

Practice Assessor and Supervisor Preparation

On application, please let your named assessor and supervisor know the date of their preparation session. This is a 2 hour briefing around the role that they will undertake. This happens once the course has started.

 

Please note we are unable to take applications for private practice individuals for the September cohort.

UPDATED September Course dates: please make note of the dates and method of attendance below:

Full timetables will be released shortly before course commencement.

 

Day	Date	Delivery	Location
1	28/09/2023	Taught	Campus
2	05/10/2023	Taught (& PA/PS Prep 13:30-15:30)	Online
3	06/10/2023	Directed Study
4	12/10/2023	Taught	Online
5	13/10/2023	Directed Study
6	19/10/2023	Directed Study
7	26/10/2023	Taught	Campus
8	02/11/2023	Taught	Campus
9	09/11/2023	Directed Study
10	16/11/2023	Directed Study
11	17/11/2023	Directed Study
12	23/11/2023	Taught	Online
13	24/11/2023	Directed Study
14	30/11/2023	Directed Study
15	01/12/2023	Directed Study
16	07/12/2023	Pharmacology & Numeracy Exam	Online
17	14/12/2023	Taught	Online
18	15/12/2023	Directed Study
19	21/12/2023	Taught	Campus
20	11/01/2024	Taught	Campus
21	12/01/2024	Directed Study
22	18/01/2024	Taught	Campus
23	19/01/2024	Directed Study
24	25/01/2024	Directed Study
25	26/01/2024	Directed Study
26	01/02/2024	Directed Study

 

Please Note: 

For applicants who wish to undertake V300 (non-medical prescribing) as part of this framework – please note additional checks are required in order to ensure you are fully prepared to undertake this module and in accordance with PSRB requirements. These additional checks must be carried out at least 6 weeks prior to module start. For applicants wishing to undertake this module in September, all checks must be completed by the 18th August, for January start, checks must be completed by 20th November, therefore, programme application and acceptance of offer must be completed before these dates.

 

PRE COURSE INFORMATION

PRESCRIBING AUTHORISATIONS FORM

EDUCATION AND AUDIT PRACTICE FORM

 

 

 

 

If you have any questions or queries about this module please contact us via email at NSApplicantServices@northumbria.ac.uk