University Award Independent / Supplementary Prescribing for Allied Health Professionals Level 7

Program Overview

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Application Form

Please download and fill out the

Independent Supplementary Prescribing Application Form

This is an exciting programme of study which, on successful completion, allows physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers to seek to have their qualification annotated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and to practice as an Independent Prescriber.

Prescribing by physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers has evolved to offer better access to medicines and to optimise the skills and expertise of allied health professionals in the provision of care. Where appropriate, physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers are able to complete episodes of care, whilst also enhancing their role within the team.

Patients evaluate their experience of non-medical prescribing positively.

Students frequently report that the course is probably the most challenging they have undertaken since their pre-registration programme, but also the most rewarding. Students report positively on the organisation of the course and on the support provided for their preparation as prescribers. The programme delivery is designed to provide opportunities for you students to receive feedback to support the development of their knowledge, understanding and prescribing practice throughout the programme. We consider all student feedback and work with this to enhance the student experience and outcomes.

We meet regularly with non-medical prescribing leads and mentors to ensure that the programme maintains its relevance to the constantly evolving environment of healthcare. The programme team includes academic staff who continue to work in practice.

Further information and examples of nurse independent prescribing roles can be found using the link to the Non-Medical Prescribing Guide: a quick guide for commissioners (National Prescribing Centre, 2010).

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Graduate destinations

Non-medical prescribing is offered as stand-alone provision, but can also contribute to a postgraduate award.

For example, you could transfer the credits into a top-up degree in Practice Development for a Postgraduate Certificate Practice Development or transfer the credits into a Postgraduate Diploma or MSc Practice Development.

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Course Details

Program Outline

Course outline

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Course summary

The programme is a multi-professional, part-time course which will prepare physiotherapists, podiatrists, paramedics and therapeutic radiographers for a role as an Independent Prescriber. Successful completion of the programme allows students to seek to have their qualification recorded by their professional body, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

On successful completion of the programme you will be able to:

consult effectively with patients and carers, assessing their need for medicines, taking account of their wishes and demonstrating understanding of the pathophysiology, signs and symptoms of the presenting complaint, and conduct a relevant physical examination, recognise and manage clinical complexity

demonstrate clarity of reasoning in relation to the relevance of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics and apply the knowledge to your own prescribing practice whilst recognising and evaluating the relationship between pharmacology and prescribing practice at individual, local and national levels

demonstrate a critical awareness of legal, ethical and professional frameworks including the responsibility that your role as an independent/supplementary prescriber entails, and demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility for working within the scope of your professional competence, articulate and demonstrate how you will prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively

synthesise sources of information, advice and support, taking into account evidence-based practice, national/ local guidelines and the roles of others who are involved in prescribing practice and demonstrate their application to prescribing practice

critically evaluate factors which impact on prescribing at individual, local and national levels and in a public health context and which necessitate therapeutic monitoring, modification and practice-based change

demonstrate knowledge and clarity of reasoning in the ability to refer/ consult with other appropriate health care professionals in a timely manner, developing an effective relationship and communication channels with patients/carers, other prescribers and members of the health care team to work within a prescribing partnership, critically reflect on the clinical goverNAce frameworks that include audit and prescribing practice and development

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Modules

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Module Dates

Lancaster September 2019 cohort

09, 10, 11, 12 September

02, 03 October

23, 24 October

11, 12, 13 November

11 December (optional)

06, 07, 08, 09 or 10 January (for assessment on one of these dates, to be confirmed)

Date by which completed applications should be submitted: 05 August 2019 (earlier application advised)

Carlisle September 2019 cohort

09, 10, 11, 12 September

01, 02 October

22, 23 October

11, 12, 13 November

10 December (optional)

06, 07, 08, 09 or 10 January (for assessment on one of these dates, to be confirmed)

Date by which completed applications should be submitted: 05 August 2019 (earlier application advised)

Lancaster February 2020 cohort

10, 11, 12, 13 February

03, 04 March

24, 25 March

20, 21, 22 April

19 May (optional)

15, 16, 17, 18 or 19 June (for assessment on one of these dates, to be confirmed)

Date by which completed applications should be submitted: 13 January 2020 (earlier application advised)

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Programme Specification

Programme specification (PDF)

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Programme Specification

For a detailed summary please read our programme specification for this course.

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Assessment, Feedback, and Teaching and Learning methods

Full details are available in the

programme specification

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Timetables

The teaching timetable should be available from the end of August. Access to the timetable is through the Student Hub – you will be able to access the Student Hub after you have completed online registration. The teaching day is 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday; please keep your other commitments open until confirmation of your teaching timetable, and bear in mind that many courses will offer placements or fieldwork which sometimes extends into the evenings and weekends.