Program Overview
Course Details
Independent and supplementary prescribing is a key area of practice for pharmacists, requiring a broad understanding of the pharmacy discipline and proven skills in practice. Pharmacists need to practice safely and effectively, which calls for knowledge of clinical pharmacology, governance, professional accountability and legal, policy and ethical aspects. The University of Bolton's Non-Medical Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Pharmacists professional development course allows you to study all these areas and other key concepts.
The course will offer plenty of opportunities to put your knowledge into practice. Our medical professionals will guide you as you learn to apply your skills in a clinical setting, offering guidance and feedback to support your development. You can also expect to build skills like planning, teamwork, cooperation, critical thinking and rational decision-making. By critiquing and applying sources of information and keeping abreast of current developments in industry and policy, you'll have the chance to progress in your career in line with changes in the sector.
This course is known colloquially as V300, although this term is purely an NMC term.
Highlights
Our academic staff have a wealth of industry experience in NHS settings and relevant research positions.
We've been offering high-quality courses specifically designed to meet the needs of the health and social care sector for over 30 years.
This course combines knowledge of theory and practice. We'll support you in developing your prescribing consultation skills and applying your growing understanding of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in practice.
When you successfully complete the course, you'll be eligible to register your qualification as a Pharmacist Independent Prescriber with the General Pharmaceutical Council. You'll also possess 40 credits at Level HE7 that can contribute towards a larger award in the University of Bolton's professional development framework.
Key Features
Our courses are developed to reflect the requirements of the NHS Knowledge and Skills Framework and are updated regularly in accordance with the changing healthcare landscape.
As part of this course, you'll have the opportunity to develop employability skills, values and behaviours, including action planning, personal impact and confidence.
You'll explore how to communicate effectively with patients and carers and assess patients' needs for medicines, taking account of their wishes, values, ethnicity and choices in their treatment.
We review the course curriculum regularly to ensure we incorporate contemporary theories and advancements.
This course is designed to help you achieve your potential and encourages you to take charge of your development to advance your career in healthcare.
Your employer may give you financial support to undertake this course, or you may be self-funded.
When you successfully complete this course, the University of Bolton will award you an Advanced Diploma of CPD in Non-Medical Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Pharmacists worth 40 credits at Level HE7.
