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  Independent Prescribing - Practice Certificate


Online University of Strathclyde    Strathclyde Institute for Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences

Part time March, June Other See Programme Description
Medicine (26)

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The Independent Prescribing - Practice Certificate programme is designed for pharmacists who want to expand their skills and become independent prescribers. Accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council, this course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular, respiratory disease, diabetes, substance misuse, renal medicine, and co-morbidities. Through a combination of distance learning, face-to-face sessions, and a period of learning in practice, you will develop the necessary competencies to prescribe safely and effectively. The programme requires current registration with the GPhC, relevant experience in a UK pharmacy setting, and the support of a designated prescribing practitioner. Take your career to the next level with this highly regarded qualification.

About the course

We're accredited by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to provide courses in independent prescribing (IP).

Successful completion of the course will result in the award of a Practice Certificate in Independent Prescribing.

The course of study involves:

  • pre-face-to-face course activity
  • distance learning material
  • two face-to-face periods
  • a period of learning in practice, under the supervision of a designated prescribing practitioner

You'll be awarded 30 ScotCat credits on completion of the course.

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