Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing (Nurse)

Entry requirements

1. Current registration as a first level nurse, midwife and/or specialist community public health nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The applicant’s registration status must not be subject to any cautions or interim suspension orders.
2. A minimum of one years’ experience (or equivalent in part time employment) as a practising nurse/midwife/specialist community public health nurse
3. Evidence of the ability to study at the academic level of the module to be studied i.e. level 7, (postgraduate level)
4. Evidence of current DBS clearance (enhanced disclosure) i.e., obtained within the last three years

Months of entry

April, July, October

Course content

• To prescribe safely, appropriately and cost effectively and to prescribe medications within your field of competence.
• On successful completion you will be awarded a Practice Certificate and be recommended to the relevant Professional Board as an independent or supplementary prescriber.