Course content
The indicative content, learning outcomes and methods of assessment reflect the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s Competency Framework which is the standard for prescribing practice.
In order to ensure that these competencies are addressed the indicative content will include such topics as: the policies/procedures of independent and supplementary prescribing, consultation and decision making, the influences on and psychology of prescribing, prescribing in a team context, clinical pharmacology and therapeutics and the effects of co-morbidity across the lifespan, evidence based practice and clinical governance in relation to non-medical prescribing, legal, policy and ethical aspects, professional accountability and responsibility, drug licensing, monitoring procedures and reporting of adverse drug reactions, cost effective prescribing, record keeping, and prescribing controlled drugs.
How to apply
- Download the pre-application form
- Complete the form in full and ensure all required parties have signed it.
- Your organisation’s NMP Lead must sign off your application.
- Signatures must be handwritten or an approved digital signature (typed names are not accepted).
- Incomplete or incorrectly completed forms will be returned, which may significantly delay your application.
- Click the ‘Apply Now’ link and complete the relevant online sections.
- Upload your completed application form in the Supporting Documents section of the online application.
- You must also upload evidence of funding and your health assessment qualification/competency.
- Online applications will not be considered unless the correct pre-application form is uploaded.
Professional body accreditation
PG Prescribing for Nurses