Non-Medical Prescribing for Pharmacists Swansea University
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PG Cert | On-Campus | Part-time | 1 years | September, March | £1750 per year | find out |
Course overview
The Non-Medical prescribing qualification at Swansea University is available through a stand alone 40 credit module - Non-Medical prescribing (GPhC) SHGM22 (approved by the GPhC) or by doing a Post Graduate Certificate in Non-Medical prescribing.
The Post Graduate Certificate combines the stand-alone module (SHGM22) with an additional pharmacology module (20 credits) to comprise the Post Graduate Certificate. Some pharmacists might choose this option if they have not studied for some time or if they wish to gain an additional academic qualification.
From the Non-Medical Prescribing qualification you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prescribe safely and appropriately within your area of practice.
The standalone module or the PGCert will equip you with the competency to practise within current legislation as an independent Non-Medical prescriber.
Entry requirements
You can apply for this course if you:
- have a prescribing budget in place
- meet specific entry requirements set by the General Pharmaceutical Healthcare Council (see below)
- be approved by Health Board Prescribing Lead and Clinical Manager
- hold a current criminal identity check to meet specific requirements of their professional body
- have identified an appropriately qualified designated medical practitioner
- demonstrate ability to study at academic Level 7
- recognition of previous learning is not applicable for this programme. Part accreditation of a module, regardless of previous learning or experience, isn't possible
Pharmacists applying to undertake an independent prescribing programme must:
- be a registered pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council or the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland
- have at least two years' appropriate patient-orientated experience in a UK hospital, community or primary care setting following their pre-registration year
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