PGCert Independent Prescribing Practice

... United Kingdom
... Solent University

Course Overview

You will develop clinical competencies in the scope of advanced clinical consultation with special emphasis on the importance of the clinical history, evidence-based physical examination interpretation of clinical findings and the formulation of differential diagnoses. You'll also be expected to critique scientific evidence related to drug trials as well as study the sciences of pharmacology and prescribing to adequately prescribe in response to different clinical situations and scenarios.

You’ll have access to a range of our specialist facilities, including a nursing simulation suite with a six-bed ward, GP consulting room, nurse’s treatment room, waiting area/break out space, care home bedroom and working kitchen and bathroom. There is a wide range of clinical equipment including simulation manikins to facilitate various simulated scenarios.

Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces. And as Solent is an Adobe Creative Campus, all students also have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud, which includes the full suite of Adobe professional software, including Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, Premier Pro, and more.

General Eligibility

Subjects required: nursing or paramedic science.

Registered Nurse (level 1) and have a minimum of 1-year experience post registration (or part-time equivalent) prior to course entry with no restrictions to practice.

Appropriate enhanced DBS Disclosure is in place with nothing to declare.

Acknowledgement of the programme rules whilst undertaking training (stated in the application form).

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with no component score below 5.5

    • TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking

    • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 100 in each component

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Southampton City Centre


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 1 year


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

3000,


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