Practice Certificate in Non-medical Prescribing for Paramedics
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• The Postgraduate Practice Certificate in Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Paramedics. • Alan Bloomer: Senior Lecturer, Independent Prescriber - Pharmacist • Jennifer Lee: Senior Lecturer and Independent Prescriber - Pharmacist • Vittoria Sorice: Senior Lecturer, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Independent and Supplementary Prescriber - Nurse • Select and evaluate sources of information and apply masterful knowledge of pharmacology to promote informed choice and safe, appropriate, cost-effective prescribing practice. • Judiciously apply clinical assessment, consultation, investigation and communication skills to guide the diagnosis, shared decision-making, treatment planning, accurate advice and safety-netting for people in your care.
Key highlights
- Covers both independent and supplementary prescribing for paramedics
- Taught by prescribing pharmacists and an advanced clinical practitioner
- Builds advanced pharmacology knowledge for safe, cost-effective prescribing
- Develops clinical assessment, consultation and diagnostic skills
- Covers shared decision-making, treatment planning and safety-netting
Entry requirements
Have normally at least 3 years relevant post-qualification experience in the clinical area in which they will be prescribing. Experience in the relevant field of practice Training and experience in the supervision, support and assessment of trainees, and agreed to: Provide the student with opportunities to develop competences in prescribing Supervise, support and assess the student during their clinical placement
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Paramedic Independent Prescriber
- Advanced Paramedic Practitioner
- Specialist Paramedic
- Emergency Care Practitioner
- Advanced Clinical Practitioner
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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