Non-Medical Prescribing

Credits from the NMP course can be used towards some post-registration programmes.

The course is designed for experienced practitioners and the use of student-centred teaching and learning strategies is central to the course design. The sessions are delivered by a very experienced multi-professional team via a range of approaches including: lectures, group discussions, case studies, seminars, tutorials, online Blackboard materials and an interactive elearning Web Resource. In addition, the opportunity afforded by shared multi-professional learning will enhance your educational experience.

Student support from module supervisors will be ongoing throughout the programme, which includes direct contact and via email and telephone.

Assessment of the course is in four parts, all of which must be passed in order to successfully complete the course. These are the production of a 4000 word portfolio of professional development in prescribing practice, written examination, Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and achievement of competence in practice. Students who undertake the level 7 module (NU4023) will also have a viva voce with the OSCE.

The teaching team is very experienced in delivering prescribing programmes, with team members having a wide range of relevant skills, experience and qualifications. Examples of teaching team members’ other relevant roles include clinical practice, prescribing, Chair of the North West Non-medical Prescribing Education Group, membership of prescribing forums, and external examiner posts on prescribing courses at other UK universities. The teaching team have well established links with Trust Non-medical Prescribing Leads throughout the region. All members of the teaching team are published authors. Many are actively involved in research related to prescribing or related topics.

As part of the course you will have the opportunity to hear about the experiences of service users, carers, patients and public members via our community engagement and service user support groups (Comensus).

The course team have close links with local NHS Trusts and Primary Care Organisations in addition to the Health and Education Co-operative.

The course is accredited by the NMC, GPhC and HCPC for podiatrists, physiotherapists and paramedics.

NHS funding may be available. Please contact your Trust NMP Lead for further information.

Application for the course is made directly to the University following completion of the Non-medical Prescribing application form that can be obtained from: www.hecooperative.co.uk

All sections must be completed.  Funded students may have an additional form to complete to request funding from their NMP Lead. Self-funded students may wish to discuss their application with the Course Leader, Ruth Broadhead (see contact details below).

Advanced Certificate Non-medical Prescribing
Mode of study: Part-time, Level 6 or 7

Students with disabilities/learning difficulties

The University is concerned to provide an educational experience of the highest quality for students with disabilities/learning difficulties. We strongly recommend you contact us before applying to find out if we can offer you the support you need. We are always pleased to hear from those enquiring about or applying to the University. Tel: 01772 892593 (telephone/text phone) for advice.

Our student selection process is underpinned by the National Values Based Recruitment strategy. The selection process has to provide evidence that the future students would aspire to a high standard of excellence in professionalism which is consistent with the NHS values i.e working together for patients, respect and dignity, commitment to quality of care, compassion, improving lives and everyone counts.

For further information on this course and to obtain an application form please email the CPD Team or call us on 01772 893836 / 01772 893839