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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

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

Course Information

Award Type External PSRB approval NMC & HCPC

Delivery Method Blended Delivery

Mode of Study
Part Time

Start September 2023

Duration
22 weeks (approx)

Sector
Health and Social Care

Fee
£2000

Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification (Independent and/or Supplementary Prescriber) with your regulatory body (NMC or HCPC).

Nurses, midwives and some HCPC registrants are eligible to apply for entry to the Non Medical Prescribing programme but must meet the following criteria:

  • Be either a Registered nurse (level 1) / registered midwife / SCPHN with at least 1 year post registration experience OR
  • A Registered Physiotherapist, Chiropodist, Dietician, Advanced Paramedic, Podiatrist, Therapeutic or Diagnostic Radiographer with 3 years experience
  • Have current NMC / HCPC registration
  • Have the competence, experience and academic ability to study at least degree level (level 7 for Advanced Paramedics) and can provide evidence of this
  • Be able to provide evidence of a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) enhanced certificate; issued within 3 years of applying to the module
  • Be competent to undertake a history, clinical/health assessment and make a diagnosis in the area of practice relating to where you intend to prescribe
  • Have approved funding arrangements in place (see module application webpage for more details) or state self funding
  • Have in place (or will have in place), an appropriate indemnity arrangement for their prospective role as a prescriber
  • Have a clinical placement (e.g. ward, GP surgery) with an educational audit in place or have completed the non medical prescribing ‘self-audit’ for practice learning prior to enrolment on the module
  • Have support from a manager, employing organisation or other appropriate authority and supply their name and contact details
  • Take responsibility for own continuing professional development

By the end of the module you will be able to:

  • Appraise and interpret the legal, ethical and professional frameworks for accountability and responsibility for prescribing within your own sphere of practice
  • Evaluate evidence to support your prescribing decisions
  • Summarise the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic actions relating to products used within your sphere of practice
  • Demonstrate professional skills in consultation, decision making and prescribing safely and effectively
  • Employ partnership approaches with patients/carers to monitor and review treatment, manage/report adverse drug reactions
  • Critique prescribing practice and support others to prescribe safely and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

You will learn from subject specialist tutors who are prescribers and are actively researching the prescribing landscape, contributing to prescribing practice, academic and specialist knowledge base. Your academic tutors will help you to draw on the very latest evidence informing contemporary healthcare practice and engage in critically appraising evidence which supports your clinical practice and prescribing decision making.

Fee: £2000

We are keen to work with partners to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery models that meet your individual needs so please contact us directly to discuss your interest and explore collaboration arrangements in more detail.

For any individuals with programme enquiries please contact NSApplicantServices@northumbria.ac.uk

For organisations with business enquiries please contact businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk

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