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Non medical prescribing for pharmacists

University of city

Short course

In Hatfield ()

Price on request

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

The course is for all practising pharmacists registered with the GPhC who have a minimum of two years’ patient- orientated experience following their pre-registration year. and have an identified clinical area in which to develop prescribing skills.
Evidence of up-to-date clinical, pharmacological and pharmaceutical knowledge in this area and continuing professional development is required together with a Doctor willing to support and assess you in supervised practice. Current Disclosure and Barring Services clearance by your employer is also necessary.

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Subjects

  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Practical skills
  • Physiological
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Pharmacological
  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Traumatic
  • Non medical
  • Prescribing skills
  • Ethical issues

Course programme

The Non-medical prescribing for pharmacist course provides opportunities to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skills in prescribing practice through independent reasoned thought, systematic enquiry, reflection and evaluation.
The course covers the following topics Include:
Systematic approaches to assessment and diagnosis
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Factors that influence prescribing practice and patients' use of medication
Evidence based sources of information
Legal, professional and ethical issues associated with the role

How does this course map the NHS KSF?
The course contributes to the development of knowledge and understanding for the KSF:
Core dimensions 1 - 6
Health and well-being 1 - 10
General 1, 2, 5 and 7
Information and Knowledge 1 - 3
Assessment
The assessment consists of:
Practice Portfolio demonstrating achievement of required practice learning hours and professional competencies
Numeracy assessment
Examination
Prescribing analysis
OSCE

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