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Non-Medical Prescribing for Nurses and Midwives

Subjects Allied to Medicine

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PgCert

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
  • Similar courses

Overview

The PGCert Non-Medical Prescribing course equips nurses and midwives with the skills to prescribe safely within their practice. Graduates will be competent independent or supplementary prescribers, adhering to current legislation. This course is not available to international students.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. March 1, 2026
    Start date
  3. April 30, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
EnglandN/A£1,717
Northern IrelandN/A£1,717
ScotlandN/A£1,717
WalesN/A£1,717

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
Language Requirements

Language requirements information is currently unavailable.

Modules

  • Clinical Assessment and Decision Making in Non-Medical Prescribing

    Core
  • Pharmacology Principles and Practice

    Core

About

Course Overview

This one-year course is designed to provide nurses and midwives with the necessary knowledge and skills to prescribe safely and appropriately within their area of practice.

Key Competencies

Upon completion, participants will be competent to practice as independent or supplementary non-medical prescribers in accordance with current legislation.

Eligibility

Note that this course is not available to international students.

Additional Information

For more details regarding fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans, and other funding options, please visit our website.

Subject Area Information

General practice nursing is a specialized field within the broader nursing profession that focuses on providing comprehensive healthcare services in community settings, such as general practice clinics, family practices, and community health centers. This discipline is integral to the primary healthcare system, offering a wide range of services that cater to individuals and families across all age groups.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Foundations of General Practice Nursing

  • 2. Clinical Skills for General Practice Nurses

  • 3. Patient Assessment and Diagnostics

  • 4. Chronic Disease Management

  • 5. Health Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • 6. Mental Health in Primary Care

  • 7. Legal and Ethical Issues in General Practice Nursing

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Proficiency in clinical procedures and patient assessment
  • Ability to manage chronic diseases and develop care plans
  • Skills in health promotion and disease prevention
  • Competence in mental health care within a primary care setting
  • Understanding of legal and ethical issues in nursing practice
  • Effective communication and patient education techniques

Career

General practice nursing is a dynamic and rewarding field that plays a crucial role in the healthcare system, offering diverse opportunities for professional growth and development.

Potential Professions
  • General Practice Nurse

    Working in family practices or community health centers, providing comprehensive care to patients.

  • Chronic Disease Nurse Specialist

    Focusing on the management and education of patients with chronic conditions.

  • Health Promotion Nurse

    Leading community health initiatives and preventive care programs.

  • Mental Health Nurse in Primary Care

    Integrating mental health services into general practice settings.

  • Nurse Educator

    Teaching and training future nurses in academic or clinical settings.

  • Nurse Practitioner

    With additional qualifications, working independently or in collaboration with physicians to provide advanced care.

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Singleton Park, Swansea, West Glamorgan, SA2 8PP
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