Medicines Optimisation, PGCert/PGDip/MSc
Postgraduate
Distance
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
Flexible
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
Medicines optimisation covers the processes and behaviours that determine how medicines are used by patients and the NHS. Effective medicines optimisation places the patient at the centre and acts as a key driver for NHS modernisation in the UK.
Whether you work in primary or secondary care, a GP surgery, a community pharmacy or for a hospital trust, this course provides a full understanding of medicines optimisation in the NHS. Explore how optimisation contributes to getting the maximum benefits for patients and the best value for money.
Study this course by distance learning and choose from a wide range of options to suit the focus of your clinical practice.
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About this course
This degree equips you to work more closely with other healthcare professionals in primary care, particularly GPs and CCGs. At the same time, you develop clinical skills in your speciality areas of care and have the opportunity to qualify as a non-medical prescriber.
Applicants must be pharmacists, nurses or allied health professionals (AHPs) registered with the relevant UK professional body and working in the NHS or similar UK-based health system providing direct patient care.
They must have a first degree in a relevant subject from an EU university. Equivalent qualifications from a non-EU university may be acceptable, but this will be assessed on an individual basis.
Students must have direct access to patients in order to complete the assignments in many of the courses.
What you should know about this course
This is a flexible distance-learning course for healthcare professionals working in the UK health sector
Students can work towards a Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma, or MSc
Equip yourself to work with other healthcare professionals in primary care, particularly GPs and CCGs, while developing clinical skills in your specialist area of care.
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Subjects
- Primary
- Secondary
- Project
- Medication
- NHS Training
- Communication Training
Course programme
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Medicines Management in Practice (10 credits)
- Consultation and Communication in Practice: Patients as Partners (10 credits)
- Module details not found - please contact the Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000 or courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk for more information.
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Using Evidence Effectively (10 credits)
- Medication Review in Practice (10 credits)
- Module details not found - please contact the Enquiry Unit on 020 8331 9000 or courseinfo@greenwich.ac.uk for more information.
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Research Project (60 credits)
Medicines Optimisation, PGCert/PGDip/MSc