Non-Medical Prescribing (PG Certificate)
Master
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Year
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Start date
Different dates available
Overview: The aim of this programme is to prepare safe and effective practitioners, who are competent to prescribe within a legal and ethical context. This programme provides students with high-quality teaching that is informed by current research and scholarship. Students are mentored by a designated medical practitioner for the duration of the programme.
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About this course
Normally at least a 2.2 Honours degree in Nursing, Midwifery or Specialist Community Public Health Nursing. Candidates who hold a recognised qualification, approved by the University as being a suitable alternative to a primary degree, may be considered for entry onto the programme. Please refer to Special Features section for additional information. Note: application is made directly through the School. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS N/A (available for registered Nurses working within the UK only) ...
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Subjects
- Teaching
- Medical
- Medical training
- Quality Training
- Quality
Course programme
Course Details
The Postgraduate Certificate comprises three compulsory modules.
All students must undertake two modules:
- Pharmacotherapeutics for Prescribing
- Prescribing in Practice
Students who have not completed a Health Assessment module previously must also take Health Assessment (NMP7002).
Students may claim an exemption from the Health Assessment module, in which case they will be awarded a professional qualification only and not an academic award.
Students are also required to complete a clinical competency workbook.
Assessment & FeedbackIn addition to examinations and written assignments, students are also required to complete a clinical competency workbook.
Learning and TeachingAt Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high quality learning environment that embeds intellectual curiosity, innovation and best practice in learning, teaching and student support to enable student to achieve their full academic potential.
On this course we do this by providing a range of learning experiences which enable our students to engage with subject experts, develop attributes and perspectives that will equip them for life and a world class library that enhances their development as independent, lifelong learners.
Teaching is across a combination of morning and afternoon classes with some modules being taught entirely online.
Examples of the opportunities provided for learning on this course include; lectures, practical experiences, E-Learning technologies, Self-directed study and added value qualifications to enhance employability.
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Non-Medical Prescribing (PG Certificate)