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Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making

Institution
Liverpool John Moores University · School of Nursing and Advanced Practice
Qualifications
PGCert
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate- BA/BSc (Hons) in relevant field at 2:2 or above, or evidence of potential to study at Masters Level.

Additional Requirements-

  • Relevant work experience

    Applicants must be registered with either NMC as a Nurse (level 1)/Midwife/SCPHN, or HCPC with a minimum of 1 years post registration experience in the clinical field in which they are intending to prescribe.

  • Relevant work experience

    Applicants must be able to facilitate the achievement of the assessment of competency required with an appropriately qualified supervisor and within an appropriate clinical setting.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Our Postgraduate Certificates (PgCerts) enable you to study masters level modules in a specific area of practice relevant to your specialism or chosen area of development.

Our PgCerts are ideal if you:

  • Would like to experience level 7 study in a particular area of practice without the commitment to a full Masters award
  • Are looking for specific areas of professional development or training
  • Already have a masters degree and are looking to focus on specialist practice
  • Want to undertake a masters eventually and gain some credits that can be transferred into the masters award.

The PgCert in Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making is a comprehensive package of essential knowledge, skills and tools to enhance your professional development within this area of practice.

About this course
A comprehensive package of essential knowledge, skills and tools to enhance your professional development within this area of practice.
PgCert Independent Prescribing and Clinical Decision Making is delivered part-time over 12 months.
It comprises three 20 credit modules that enable health professionals to develop knowledge, skills and understanding key to development in a clinical practice setting.
The course prepares you to prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively in accordance with the legal, professional and regulatory requirements. It also provides you with the knowledge, skills and behaviours to safely undertake patient-centred, holistic assessment in order to autonomously manage an episode of care within your scope of practice.
It will also equip you with the knowledge and skills to apply pathophysiology theory to practice through a series of patient presentations.
The programme of learning occurs over a 52-week period (excluding standard university closures):
7008NAPPG - Applied Pathophysiology
  • 15 weeks
  • January to April
7002NAPPG - Clinical Assessment and Decision Making
  • 15 weeks
  • April to July
7100NPAPP - Independent and Supplementary Prescribing
  • 15 weeks
  • September to January

Information for international students

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Fees and funding

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PGCert
    part time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

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courses@ljmu.ac.uk
Phone
0151 231 5090
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