Places are limited on this programme and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. HEE will not be funding places on this programme in 22/23, funding can be sought from your Trust or CCG.
Please read the pre-course information and prescribing authorisations form in preparation for submitting your application (please find links for these at the end of this webpage).
The Non Medical Prescribing module consists of 38 days of prescribing preparation which includes:
The module can be studied at level 6 (degree) or at level 7 (masters). Your choice may be dependant on a number of factors e.g. whether it is integrated into a post graduate programme (level 7 study) or whether you are undertaking as a stand alone module and already have an academic profile. Completion at degree level provides an academic award of 40 degree level (level 6 equivalent) credits and 40 masters level (level 7 equivalent) credits. There are differences in the assessment of degree and masters level.
Please ensure that you complete the application for the level you wish to study. This is shown in the course title.
The prescribing qualification / authority of independent and supplementary prescribing relates to regulatory and legal permissions. Currently Dieticians and Diagnostic Radiographers may qualify as supplementary prescribers whereas Registered Nurses (level 1), Midwives, SCPHN, Physiotherapists, Chiropodists, Advanced Paramedics, Podiatrists and Therapeutic Radiographers may qualify as supplementary and independent prescribers. Your professional registration will dictate your qualification.
To apply please make a note of the module start month, click on apply now and choose the application for the correct starting month. Once your application is complete we will contact you in order to confirm whether or not you have been allocated a place.
In order to assist you in completing your application we have included a link to guidance notes here or via the button at the end of this webpage. Please refer to these while completing your application. You must also read the 'Pre Course Information' via the link below. This contains essential information which you must review prior to completing your application form
As part of your application you will need to upload a copy of your completed Prescribing Authorisations Form (please find a link for this here or via the button at the end of this webpage). If you do not attach your approval form to your application, or it is incomplete this will delay your application and may impact you being offered a place on the module.
On occasion we may ask for a self-assessment of Education Environment (where you work) if this is not a clinical environment we have established links with. If you need to complete this, we will send the information to you on application. This must be completed before we can fully confirm a place on the course.
Practice Assessor and Supervisor Preparation
On application, please let your named assessor and supervisor know the date of their preparation session. This is a 2 hour briefing around the role that they will undertake. This happens once the course has started.
September Course dates: please make note of the dates and method of attendance below
Full timetables will be released shortly before course commencement.
| Day | Date | Delivery | Location |
| 1 | 29.09.22 | Taught | Campus |
| 2 | 06.10.22 | Taught (& PA/PS preparation 13:30-15:30) | Online |
| 3 | 07.10.22 | Directed Study | |
| 4 | 13.10.22 | Taught | Online |
| 5 | 14.10.22 | Directed Study | |
| 6 | 20.10.22 | Directed Study | |
| 7 | 27.10.22 | Taught | Campus |
| 8 | 3.11.22 | Taught | Campus |
| 9 | 10.11.22 | Directed Study | |
| 10 | 17.11.22 | Directed Study | |
| 11 | 18.11.22 | Directed Study | |
| 12 | 24.11.22 | Taught | Online |
| 13 | 25.11.22 | Directed Study | |
| 14 | 01.12.22 | Directed Study | |
| 15 | 02.12.22 | Directed Study | |
| 16 | 08.12.22 | Pharmacology Exam | Online |
| 17 | 15.12.22 | Taught | Online |
| 18 | 16.12.22 | Directed Study | |
| 19 | 12.01.23 | Taught | Campus |
| 20 | 19.01.23 | Directed Study | |
| 21 | 20.01.23 | Directed Study | |
| 22 | 26.01.23 | Taught | Campus |
| 23 | 27.01.23 | Directed Study | |
| 24 | 02.02.23 | Directed Study | |
| 25 | 03.02.23 | Directed Study | |
| 26 | 09.02.23 | Taught | Campus |
PRESCRIBING AUTHORISATIONS FORM
If you have any questions or queries about this module please contact us via email at NSBackOffice@northumbria.ac.uk or call (0191) 4060901.
Award Type External PSRB approval NMC & HCPC
Delivery Method Blended Delivery
Mode of Study
Part Time
Start 29 September 2022
Duration
22 weeks (approx)
Sector
Health, Sport and Social Care
Successful completion of all components of this module will lead to the achievement of a recordable prescribing qualification (Independent and/or Supplementary Prescriber) with your regulatory body (NMC or HCPC).
Nurses, midwives and some HCPC registrants are eligible to apply for entry to the Non Medical Prescribing programme but must meet the following criteria:
By the end of the module you will be able to:
You will learn from subject specialist tutors who are prescribers and are actively researching the prescribing landscape, contributing to prescribing practice, academic and specialist knowledge base. Your academic tutors will help you to draw on the very latest evidence informing contemporary healthcare practice and engage in critically appraising evidence which supports your clinical practice and prescribing decision making.
We are keen to work with partners to ensure the most effective and efficient delivery models that meet your individual needs so please contact us directly to discuss your interest and explore collaboration arrangements in more detail.
For any individuals with programme enquiries please contact NSApplicantServices@northumbria.ac.uk
For organisations with business enquiries please contact businessenquiry@northumbria.ac.uk
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