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PgDip
Non-Medical Prescribing

Location
Southwark

Duration
6 months (part-time)

Mode of study
Part-time

Start date
September / February / May

Number of places
50

Simple timetable info
Part-time, one day per week

How to apply
Direct to LSBU

LSBU code
3469

Course contacts
Helen Ward
Course Director
wardhm@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6753

Non-standard entry requirements

– Current registration with regulatory body (NMC, RPSGB, HPC)

– Support from sponsoring organisation

– An identified Designated Medical Practitioner

– Evidence of recent study

– At least 3 years post registration experience

Current CRB clearance

Course units

The programme consists of three core units:

– Principles and Practice of Prescribing

– Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Clinical

Aspects of Prescribing Clinical Practice in Prescribing


Course description

This programme reflects the standards of proficiency and educational preparation for non-medical prescribing as recommended by the Nursing Midwifery Council, The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and the Health Professions Council.

The programme recognises the specific needs of different disciplines and builds on the students’ knowledge of common pathologies. The focus is on disease management and common sequelea within a holistic treatment paradigm.

The three core units are taught concurrently with an emphasis on the development and acquisition of the competencies required to make decisions about medicines management. This includes: history taking, patient assessment, clinical reasoning, evidence-based medicine, pharmacotherapeutics, ethical and legal issues and professional accountability. Assessment strategies for the programme include: clinical portfolio, OSCE, drug calculation and pharmacology exam.

On completion of the programme, students will be competent to perform safe, effective and cost effective prescribing and meet the standards set by the professional bodies.

Career opportunities

Students undertaking this programme are already in employment. Successful completion of the programme will enable students to practice at advanced clinical levels and so enhance the potential for career development.

Typical background of applicant

Nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, podiatrists and radiographers

Additional notes

The programme is taught by the non-medical prescribing team who consist of experienced nurses, a doctor and pharmacists.